Antique Chinese Turquoise Snuff Bottle Stone Marble Texture Handcrafted Vintage

This is an antique Chinese turquoise snuff bottle, typically dating from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic period (late 19th century to early 20th century).

Material: It is carved from natural turquoise stone, featuring the mineral's distinct sky-blue color and a delicate web of brown/dark matrix veins running through the body.
Stopper: The bottle features a contrasting red dome-shaped cap, commonly made of coral, glass, or tourmaline, resting on a decorative metal collar.
Function: Historically, these miniature vessels were crafted to hold finely ground tobacco (snuff) and were carried as a symbol of status and artistic taste among the Chinese elite.

This vintage turquoise snuff bottle features a striking red cap, intricate marble texture, and a compact design. A classic collectible item.

• Handcrafted turquoise finish
• Red screw-on cap
• Compact size: approximately 3 inches tall
• Decorative and functional vintage piece

Height = 3 inches