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A WELL-CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP

18TH CENTURY

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A WELL-CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
18TH CENTURY
Finely carved around the sides with a scene of a scholar gazing out of a river-side pavilion, with a fisherman working below and an attendant carrying a wine pot and an umbrella standing on the opposite bank, the openwork handle at one end formed by the trunk and branches of a pine tree, shading from honey color at the rim to blackish brown towards the hollow foot
6 in. (15.3 cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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