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MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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AN ARCHAISTIC RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The body carved in shallow reielf around the midsection with a band of taotie masks above a band of pendent blades, the outer rim and slightly splayed foot encircled by crisply carved key-pattern borders, one end with an openwork handle formed by two elaborate single-horned chilong clambering to the rim, the material a dark caramel tone
4 1/3 in. (11 cm.) across, box
257.7g
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The body carved in shallow reielf around the midsection with a band of taotie masks above a band of pendent blades, the outer rim and slightly splayed foot encircled by crisply carved key-pattern borders, one end with an openwork handle formed by two elaborate single-horned chilong clambering to the rim, the material a dark caramel tone
4 1/3 in. (11 cm.) across, box
257.7g
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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