TWO HORNBILL SNUFF BOTTLES, the first of rounded rectangular shape and of creamy yellow tone, carved on each side in relief with three cranes in flight, the sides with two rectangular panels using the ruby-red outer skin; the second of flattened double-gourd form carved in high relief with tendrils of gourds and leaves, using the red skin for one gourd and one leaf (repaired), both 19th Century - stoppers (2)

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TWO HORNBILL SNUFF BOTTLES, the first of rounded rectangular shape and of creamy yellow tone, carved on each side in relief with three cranes in flight, the sides with two rectangular panels using the ruby-red outer skin; the second of flattened double-gourd form carved in high relief with tendrils of gourds and leaves, using the red skin for one gourd and one leaf (repaired), both 19th Century - stoppers (2)
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