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17TH CENTURY
Details
A RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of deep, conical form, the exterior carved in relief with a chilong grasping a lingzhi in its mouth amidst further sprays of lingzhi and leafy stalks of bamboo, the handle carved as a stalk of bamboo and a large lingzhi, the horn of dark caramel and golden honey tones
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long
137.5g
17TH CENTURY
Of deep, conical form, the exterior carved in relief with a chilong grasping a lingzhi in its mouth amidst further sprays of lingzhi and leafy stalks of bamboo, the handle carved as a stalk of bamboo and a large lingzhi, the horn of dark caramel and golden honey tones
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long
137.5g
Provenance
Christie's, London, 15 May 2007, lot 46.
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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