Description:
Hornbill ivory flattened flask with elephants’ heads on the shoulders. There are crossing bands front and back with an oblong shape at the crossing. There is slight red sheathing showing on the side. It has bottom marks: Jao Kuang? (1821-1850). Original stopper (same material); ivory spoon. Very fine. It has a carved, brown stained ivory stand.

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