California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2013  June 23, 2013

 Lot # 38 
A CHINESE CARVED HORNBILL SKULL    清 丹頂鶴雕松下高士擺件


  • Dimension: L: 7 1/8 in (18 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

This hornbill skull carving retains its original shape and color. At the front of the skull, a scene of two scholars sitting under a pine tree was carved, and a small turquoise bead is being held at the front of the beak. Qing Dynasty period.