VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A WELL-CARVED ARCHAISTIC RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
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A WELL-CARVED ARCHAISTIC RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
18TH CENTURY
The lower body carved in low thread relief with a wide band of taotie masks, separated by a ribbed band from two panels of archaistic dragons on either side of the flared neck, the handle formed by three dragons, their bodies intertwined as two clamber onto the keyfret-carved rim, of deep honey-brown color, minor restoration--5 3/8 in. (13.5cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The lower body carved in low thread relief with a wide band of taotie masks, separated by a ribbed band from two panels of archaistic dragons on either side of the flared neck, the handle formed by three dragons, their bodies intertwined as two clamber onto the keyfret-carved rim, of deep honey-brown color, minor restoration--5 3/8 in. (13.5cm.) long