Snuff bottles are the original tobacco EDC. For centuries, the Chinese snuff bottle (鼻烟壶, bíyānhú) was the way to carry nasal tobacco — discreet, sealed against humidity, and elegant enough to sit on a desk between pinches. I've reimagined the form for the modern snuff taker, with a matching scoop applicator, a secure stopper, and a hand-finished metallic surface that looks like it came out of an antique drawer rather than a workshop.
 
Each bottle ships with a slim scoop dipper sized to the bottle's neck — twist the stopper, take a clean pinch off the scoop, and seat it back. No separate spoon to lose, no spills, no wrestling with vacuum-sealed tins. The chamber is wide enough to handle fine and coarse snuffs alike — toasts, schmalzlers, Indians, whatever you carry — and the seal is snug enough to keep moisture out and aroma in. Every stopper is fit-checked by hand so it sits tight on the first try but still opens easily; pieces that don't pass the check don't get sold.

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CHOOSE YOUR SHAPE
Each shape is based on a traditional Chinese snuff bottle silhouette:
• Meiping (plum vase) — tall, full-bodied, narrow neck
• Pocket Flask — classic oval, sits flush in a pocket
• Double Gourd (calabash) — the lucky shape, hourglass profile
CHOOSE YOUR FINISH

Beautiful finishes available in:
• Verdigris Jade (Translucent Teal)
• Clay Gradient (Copper to Grey)
• Bloodstone (Dark Red/Brown to Purple)
• Froststone (Translucent White to Blue)
• Ivory

Also more basic, flat colors:
• Black
• Red
• Forest Green
• Blue
• Brown
 
Pocket-friendly — about 3 inches tall (~75 mm), holds about 25 grams of snuff comfortably.

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CUSTOMIZATION
The standard listing comes in your choice of shape and finish, with a clean face — no character. Excellent if you want a piece that lets the form and finish speak for itself.
The Custom Engraved version lets you specify a character, monogram, initials, or short text inlaid in a contrasting color of your choice — red, gold, white, or matched to the body. The pictured 烟 character means "smoke / tobacco" — a popular choice — but anything legible works: 鼻烟 (nasal snuff), your initials, a family crest letter, or a short word. Custom orders take an extra 2–3 business days for design and printing. Simple embossing also available on request.

Just leave a note at checkout with: shape, finish, and (if engraved) the character/text and inlay color.

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MATERIALS & CARE
PLA composite blended with real brass or steel particles, hand-finished. Tobacco-safe and won't stain or absorb moisture the way sheet-metal cans and cardboard tubes can. Wipe clean with a dry cloth — no soaking, no dishwasher, and keep out of direct sun on a hot car dashboard.
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Designed and made by Matt in Miami, FL — the same person behind Snus at Home.
Have a pinch on me!