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17TH/18TH CENTURY
Details
A rhinoceros horn libation cup
17th/18th Century
The exterior carved in relief to imitate a rootwood surface with knots, one short end with a gourd and fly-whisk suspending from tassels at the interior of the rim, the horn of reddish-brown tone darkening towards the base and interior, small chips
14.3 cm. wide
17th/18th Century
The exterior carved in relief to imitate a rootwood surface with knots, one short end with a gourd and fly-whisk suspending from tassels at the interior of the rim, the horn of reddish-brown tone darkening towards the base and interior, small chips
14.3 cm. wide
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