A snuff bottle is a small container, often made of glass or porcelain, that was used to hold powdered tobacco. This tobacco was sniffed through the nose as a form of recreational drug use. There are a few synonyms for the term 'snuff bottle'. Some of these include snorter, powder box, sniffing jar, and tabatin container. These containers were often intricately designed and highly collectible. In addition to holding tobacco, they were also used to store medicines, perfumes, and other small items. The use of snuff bottles declined in the 20th century as smoking became more popular, but they remain a fascinating artifact of cultural history.