COUPE LIBATOIRE MINIATURE EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE
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COUPE LIBATOIRE MINIATURE EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE

CHINE, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE

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COUPE LIBATOIRE MINIATURE EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE
CHINE, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE
Délicatement sculptée à l'extérieur d'un registre à décor de masques de taotie, ces derniers rehaussés de trois chilong aux corps noueux, deux d'entre eux accolés, le dernier sous le bec, le pied et la lèvre agrémentés de frises de grecques ; petites craquelures et éclats
Longueur: 7,5 cm. (3 in.)
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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. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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A WELL-CARVED MINIATURE RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
CHINA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

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