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17TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural shape of the horn as a lotus leaf, unusually carved on the inside with radiating leafy veins, the handle formed by two openwork prickly stems terminating with a floral stand, the rim with a mantis and small crab, the horn of unpolished dark burnt caramel tones, foot chip restuck
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide
17TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural shape of the horn as a lotus leaf, unusually carved on the inside with radiating leafy veins, the handle formed by two openwork prickly stems terminating with a floral stand, the rim with a mantis and small crab, the horn of unpolished dark burnt caramel tones, foot chip restuck
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis