FINELY CARVED CHINESE HORN FIGURAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Rare and delicately carved buffalo horn snuff bottle in the form of a double-gourd with He-He twins on either side holding a koi fish, with a lingzhi form stopper. 18th/19th century. H. 10cm (4 in.)
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FINELY CARVED CHINESE HORN FIGURAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Rare and delicately carved buffalo horn snuff bottle in the form of a double-gourd with He-He twins on either side holding a koi fish, with a lingzhi form stopper. 18th/19th century. H. 10cm (4 in.)
Th Rare and delicately carved buffalo horn snuff bottle in the form of a double-gourd with He-He twins on either side holding a koi fish, with a lingzhi form stopper. 18th/19th century. H. 10cm (4 in.)This figural motif is found in Qianlong examples. Note Christie's Sale 1759, March 29th, 2006 lot 37 and Christie's Sale 3720, March 15-16, 2015 lot 3105. From the Topper Galleries,Toronto. One flea bite to the tip of lingzhi. Please note, the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in excellent condition. Buyers are responsible for determining the condition of lots bysubmitting a request, as there are no returns based on condition.From the Topper Galleries, Toronto.