Of flattened form with flat lip and recessed flat foot surrounded by a footrim,the material of warm,orange-yellow tone,carved through the red surface on the sides with mythical beast masks as handles,with stopper. 18th century,Qing Dynasty period.

Height: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) Width: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm)


Please refer to a similar hornbill snuff bottle from the Meriem collection,sold in Christie's New York in March 2008,Lot 217,for USD 17,500.

Provenance: From a Pennsylvania private collection

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