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17TH/18TH CENTURY
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AN UNUSUAL RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved with two chilong clambering amidst a large orchid and blossoming prunus branches, with the long leaves of the orchid curling over into the interior and the prunus branch forming the openwork base and handle
7½ in. (19.1 cm.) long
294.7g
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved with two chilong clambering amidst a large orchid and blossoming prunus branches, with the long leaves of the orchid curling over into the interior and the prunus branch forming the openwork base and handle
7½ in. (19.1 cm.) long
294.7g
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1970, and thence by descent within the family.
Special notice
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