Lot 467 , A Chinese hornbill snuff bottle and stopper, 1900-1940, Richards no. 478

A Chinese hornbill snuff bottle and stopper, 1900-1940, carved in high relief with figures and horses to one side and an immortal on a pine raft to the other, inscribed to each side, 5.5cm Richards no. 478
Estimate £100-150

Age cracks to hornbill otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £550