Lot 343: A Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty,...
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A Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.
Carved from a single section of rich-toned rhinoceros horn, this libation cup features a wide flared rim and a deeply curved body. Its surface is intricately decorated in relief with figures in a mountainous landscape — robed scholars and attendants depicted among pine trees, jagged cliffs, and flowing waters.
H: Approximately 8.6cm
161.58g
Certificate from GCS provided with purchase.
Provenance: Private collection from a NW London gentleman.
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