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February 2006 Online Auction

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416. Carved Hornbill Beak Snuff Bottle, ca. late 19th Century

Hornbill beak snuff bottle. Overall low relief of a phoenix and a a dragon facing each other. Tip of the beak is a stopper with an attached spoon. Verso and bottom feature applied panels of red sheath of the casque with Korean or Chinese symbols. Overall measures approx. 3-1/2"T x 1"W.



150/300   Sold $299.00
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