Lot 446 , A Chinese hornbill snuff bottle and stopper, early 20th century, Richards no. 293

A Chinese hornbill snuff bottle and stopper, early 20th century, carved in relief with pavilions in a mountainous landscape to one side and birds amid branches to the other, the sides carved with dragons to the red layer of the hornbill, 5.4cm Richards no. 293
Estimate £100-150

Fine age cracks to the hornbill, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £420