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17TH/18TH CENTURY
Details
**A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved as a large open leaf issuing from a jagged branch curled around to form the stem and base, and from which two smaller leafy branches emerge laden with ripe peaches and pomegranates which continue into the interior, opposite a large chilong which pulls itself up to the rim of the cup from the far side
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) long, wood stand
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved as a large open leaf issuing from a jagged branch curled around to form the stem and base, and from which two smaller leafy branches emerge laden with ripe peaches and pomegranates which continue into the interior, opposite a large chilong which pulls itself up to the rim of the cup from the far side
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) long, wood stand
Provenance
Acquired in New York in 1941.
Special notice
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