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17TH/18TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of conical shape with a wide flaring rim, supported on a tall cylindrical foot, the openwork handle formed by flowering prunus and pine branches spreading around the cup, the exterior finely carved in shallow relief with archaistic scrolling dragons, the horn or a rich dark patina
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of conical shape with a wide flaring rim, supported on a tall cylindrical foot, the openwork handle formed by flowering prunus and pine branches spreading around the cup, the exterior finely carved in shallow relief with archaistic scrolling dragons, the horn or a rich dark patina
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.