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A rare and remarkable taxidermied hornbill head, its beak sculpted with exquisite finesse and richly decorated with a high-relief scene depicting Chinese opera actors performing before architecturally designed pavilions, populated by figures and children amidst a vibrant setting.
The piece rests on a carved and openwork wooden base, adorned with floral and fruit motifs, specially designed for its display.
A decorative work of exceptional quality, reflecting the 19th-century Chinese taste for narrative and symbolic scenes.
Condition: Losses and wear visible in photos
Regulatory Information: Carved hornbill skull, worked specimen, antique (over 50 years old), excluding ivory. Sale authorized without a CITES certificate in accordance with Article 62.3 and Article 2(w) of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (information received from the DREAL PACA).
Ref: B5TP1BDXA5