17TH CENTURY
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A WELL-CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Finely carved around the sides with two intertwined leafy branches of finger citron that form the openwork handle at one end and bear fruit at the mouth rim, on the sides and at the base where it continues onto the underside beside an unusual outward-curved leaf, with an orchid issuing from under the handle on one side, of rich honey color
5 7/8 in. (16 cm.) across, wood stand, fitted box
17TH CENTURY
Finely carved around the sides with two intertwined leafy branches of finger citron that form the openwork handle at one end and bear fruit at the mouth rim, on the sides and at the base where it continues onto the underside beside an unusual outward-curved leaf, with an orchid issuing from under the handle on one side, of rich honey color
5 7/8 in. (16 cm.) across, wood stand, fitted box
Provenance
Acquired circa 1960s-1974, and thence by descent within the family.
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.
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Krystelle Sun
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