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Hornbill Ivory bottle symbolism

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« on: April 04, 2016, 02:10:43 pm »
Quote from: marcos on April 04, 2016, 11:30:48 am
I am also curious about the holes.It doesn´t appear it is inherent to the material but carved in order to make the lotus leaves look more realistic.




I really think your correct Marcos.. I think the holes are intentional.. Here is one example showing similar at http://collections.museumca.org/?q=collection-item/s7742616 , and also here https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/13290661_chinese-carved-hornbill-skull-casque-snuff-bottle  just to show a couple that can be found online.
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