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Asian Peacock Carved Turquoise Snuff Bottle

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Asian Peacock Carved Turquoise Snuff Bottle
Asian Peacock Carved Turquoise Snuff Bottle. View Photos For Details Snuff bottles were used by the Chinese, Mongolians during the Qing Dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. Smoking tobacco was illegal during the Qing Dynasty, but the use of snuff was allowed because the Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. View photos for more details.