{"product_id":"antique-chinese-turquoise-snuff-bottle-76846","title":"Antique Chinese Turquoise Snuff Bottle Stone Marble Texture Handcrafted Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nStopper: The bottle features a contrasting red dome-shaped cap, commonly made of coral, glass, or tourmaline, resting on a decorative metal collar.\u003cbr\u003e\nFunction: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage turquoise snuff bottle features a striking red cap, intricate marble texture, and a compact design. A classic collectible item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Handcrafted turquoise finish\u003cbr\u003e\n• Red screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\n• Compact size: approximately 3 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\n• Decorative and functional vintage piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight = 3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Stanley Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48006652657890,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/2949\/7402\/files\/il_fullxfull.8266948543_ceb0.jpg?v=1783539598","url":"https:\/\/therarebirdco.com\/products\/antique-chinese-turquoise-snuff-bottle-76846","provider":"Pauline Stanley Studio + Rare Bird Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}