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Amber Snuff Bottle

Unknown1700-01/1799-12

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Oak Brook, United States

Snuff bottles were often used during the Qing dynasty. Owned by doctors, they contained a mixture of tobacco and other leaves as an herbal medicine.

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Title: Amber Snuff Bottle
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1700-01/1799-12
Location Created: China
Type: Amber Carving
Rights: Lizzadro Museum, Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
Medium: Amber

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

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