17TH CENTURY
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A WELL-CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN HIBISCUS-FORM LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
In the form of a large hibiscus flower with overlapping petals, carved in relief around the sides with a leafy gnarled branch bearing another flower and buds which forms the openwork handle at one end opposite a chilong with a long mane clambering below the spout, of rich honey color
6 in. (15 cm.) long
17TH CENTURY
In the form of a large hibiscus flower with overlapping petals, carved in relief around the sides with a leafy gnarled branch bearing another flower and buds which forms the openwork handle at one end opposite a chilong with a long mane clambering below the spout, of rich honey color
6 in. (15 cm.) long
Special notice
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