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Lot Essay
Cf. a similar cup with prunus and camellia, illustrated by J. Chapman, The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, London, 1999, pl. 200.
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**A FINE RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The vessel formed as a cupped lotus leaf with undulating edges, the natural patina of the horn emulating the veining of the leaf, the exterior well carved in high relief with gnarled branches of flowering and budding prunus rising out of swirling waves forming a spiral flattened foot, the material varying from a dark brown to a rich honey-brown tone
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high
QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The vessel formed as a cupped lotus leaf with undulating edges, the natural patina of the horn emulating the veining of the leaf, the exterior well carved in high relief with gnarled branches of flowering and budding prunus rising out of swirling waves forming a spiral flattened foot, the material varying from a dark brown to a rich honey-brown tone
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high
Special notice
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