Live Auction 2339Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
A RHINOCEROS HORN WINE CUP
Lot 1295PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTOR

A RHINOCEROS HORN WINE CUP

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Closed17 September 2010

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USD 50,000

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A RHINOCEROS HORN WINE CUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The deep sides flaring towards the everted rim encircled by a single raised band, the base inscribed 'ding hai', the horn of golden-brown tone with some blackish streaks
3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.) high
99.9g

Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1990, lot 50.