A Rare Tibetan Yak Horn & Silver Snuff Vessel, the Wide End Inlaid with Coral & Turquoise & a Ring Pull, 19th Century

Lot #8001 - A Rare Tibetan Yak Horn & Silver Snuff Vessel, the Wide End Inlaid with Coral & Turquoise & a Ring Pull, 19th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Himilayan, Chinese, Japanese & South East Asian Auction
Sale Date:

20 Jul 2020 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

8001
Lot Description:

A Rare Tibetan Yak Horn & Silver Snuff Vessel, the Wide End Inlaid with Coral & Turquoise & a Ring Pull, 19th Century
L 30 cm
Provenance:

Au Lion des Neiges
Notes:

Snuff was a widely accepted practice by men from all tiers of society but sometimes by monks & women. Snuff usually contained ash mixed with tobacco & either inhaled or sniffed.
Estimate:

A$800 - 1,200
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.