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17TH CENTURY
細節
A FINELY-CARVED ARCHAISTIC RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of flaring form standing on a short recessed foot, the exterior delicately carved with a wide band of archaistic motifs with writhing chilong, the pierced handle formed by a long-bodied chilong clambering over the rim with two further chilong, the horn of an attractive deep toffee tone
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide, 360.5g.
17TH CENTURY
Of flaring form standing on a short recessed foot, the exterior delicately carved with a wide band of archaistic motifs with writhing chilong, the pierced handle formed by a long-bodied chilong clambering over the rim with two further chilong, the horn of an attractive deep toffee tone
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide, 360.5g.
來源
The Alphonse Servais Collection
注意事項
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.
拍場告示
Please note this lot is accompanied by a letter from Animal Health agreeing that Christie's may sell it without further CITES certification and confirming that they would be likely to grant an export permit for it to leave the EU post-sale.
榮譽呈獻
Louise Britain
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