Lot Essay
Fish & Wildlife sale permit no DES95-0038
Details
A WELL-CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The exterior carved in high relief with squirrels clambering amidst the grape vine which surrounds the sides and forms the handle at one end, the interior carved with a pattern of overlapping leaves and a small cluster of grapes, of deep honey color shading to a deeper, redder tone on the interior, minor chips--6 3/8in. (16.1cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The exterior carved in high relief with squirrels clambering amidst the grape vine which surrounds the sides and forms the handle at one end, the interior carved with a pattern of overlapping leaves and a small cluster of grapes, of deep honey color shading to a deeper, redder tone on the interior, minor chips--6 3/8in. (16.1cm.) long
Provenance
Collection of John A. Pope, 373