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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 53
A CHINESE AGATE AND HORNBILL SNUFF BOTTLE     瑪瑙丹頂鶴鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 2 1/2 in (6.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1200

This well-carved agate and hornbill snuff bottle is composed of multiple hornbill pieces embedded into the agate. The carving were all done on the hornbill, beautifully depicts Shou Lao on one side and a flying dragon on the other side. Two extruding hornbill handles are located on the sides of the bottle and a hornbill stopper on top. Qing Dynasty period.