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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 231
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: $2000
  • Estimate To: $3000

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.