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A WELL-CARVED LOBED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The sides divided into seven lobes rising from the rim of the pedestal foot to the flared mouth rim, five lobes carved with raised panels decorated with lotus blossoms, the other two lobes obscured by the elaborate handle formed by a dragon climbing to the rim amidst delicate scrolling peony stems, of honey color, minor repairs and losses--4in. (10.2cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The sides divided into seven lobes rising from the rim of the pedestal foot to the flared mouth rim, five lobes carved with raised panels decorated with lotus blossoms, the other two lobes obscured by the elaborate handle formed by a dragon climbing to the rim amidst delicate scrolling peony stems, of honey color, minor repairs and losses--4in. (10.2cm.) long