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Details
A rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th 18th century
the exterior carved with a scholar carrying a basket suspended from a staff slung over his shoulder engaged in coversation with another, walking up the pine-strewn mountainous slopes towards pavilion retreats, the reverse with a waterfall amidst rocky formations terminating in crested waters flowing to the base with a whirlpool encircled by rocks, both sides flanking waters below the spout, the handle formed of graduating boulders and a carved openwork gnarled tree, all below cloud scrolls on and below the rim, the horn of brownish-honey tone -- 6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) long.
the exterior carved with a scholar carrying a basket suspended from a staff slung over his shoulder engaged in coversation with another, walking up the pine-strewn mountainous slopes towards pavilion retreats, the reverse with a waterfall amidst rocky formations terminating in crested waters flowing to the base with a whirlpool encircled by rocks, both sides flanking waters below the spout, the handle formed of graduating boulders and a carved openwork gnarled tree, all below cloud scrolls on and below the rim, the horn of brownish-honey tone -- 6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) long.
Provenance
From the Collection of Commander William Reginald Priston R.N. b. June 19th 1886. Based in Hong Kong during the 1920's, he built up a large collection of ivory and rhino horn. The included photographs depict the collection in 1922.
His father, Engineer Rear Admiral Robert Browne Priston R.N. b. August 14th 1850, was also based in China during the 1900's and may have passed on the collection to his son.
His father, Engineer Rear Admiral Robert Browne Priston R.N. b. August 14th 1850, was also based in China during the 1900's and may have passed on the collection to his son.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
END OF SALE
The Sale of Asian Art
Will Be Held On:
Thursday 28th June
at 10.30am and 2.00pm
The Sale of Asian Art
Will Be Held On:
Thursday 28th June
at 10.30am and 2.00pm
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