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Lot 178Y

A Sino-Tibetan Priming-Flask
19th Century

29 April 2010, 11:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £360 inc. premium

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A Sino-Tibetan Priming-Flask
19th Century

Formed from a curved tapering circular section of horn, probably rhinoceros, the nozzle carved in the round as a monster's head, its trunk-like mouth retaining traces of original red pigment and pierced to form a nozzle at its mouth, the body carved in low relief with foliage, a temple, entwined serpents, two scorpions and a tortoise, wooden base-plug, and leather thong for suspension (detached)
20.3 cm.

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For a very similar example sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms and Armour, 23 July 2008, lot 95

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