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17TH/18TH CENTURY
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**A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved in high relief with two chilong crawling around the sides atop the central taotie band carved in sunken relief below a key- fret border along the rim, two further chilong clinging to the rear of the cup forming the handle, the head of the larger extending over the rim and into the interior
5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved in high relief with two chilong crawling around the sides atop the central taotie band carved in sunken relief below a key- fret border along the rim, two further chilong clinging to the rear of the cup forming the handle, the head of the larger extending over the rim and into the interior
5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.