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18TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
18TH CENTURY
Of flaring conical form with pinched rim, the handle carved as a kui dragon with further dragons to the rim and to the body above taotie masks on a leiwen ground, the rims with similar keyfret bands, the horn of a rich brown colour, minor age cracks and rim chip
5.5/8 in. (14.3cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
Of flaring conical form with pinched rim, the handle carved as a kui dragon with further dragons to the rim and to the body above taotie masks on a leiwen ground, the rims with similar keyfret bands, the horn of a rich brown colour, minor age cracks and rim chip
5.5/8 in. (14.3cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.