Rare Pale Horn Vessel With Shell-Like Grain, Vintage Handmade Carved Horn Bottle

This is a striking and uncommon vintage horn vessel, crafted from the naturally light inner layers of water-buffalo horn. Unlike standard horn bowls—which are typically dark brown or amber—this piece displays an exceptionally pale, creamy-white coloration with soft clouding that almost resembles polished shell or mother-of-pearl.
The vessel is smoothly carved, beautifully rounded, and finished with a turned rim and a fitted bottom plug. Its hollow interior suggests it was originally made as a perfume/oil container, incense vessel, or decorative export piece, rather than a simple bowl. The elegant form and unusual coloration indicate a skilled artisan rather than mass production.
Features
   •   Rare pale horn color — creamy white with smoky marbling
   •   Shell-like grain pattern (highly unusual and collectible)
   •   Hand-carved, smoothly polished finish
   •   Hollow interior with original bottom plug
   •   Vintage 1970s–1990s artisan craftsmanship
   •   Lightweight, organic