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18TH/19TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of long tapering form, the wide terminal forming the deep trough bowl of the cup, intricately carved and pierced to the entire exterior with many figures upon a pierced rockwork base, surrounded by pine trees and below large fruiting vine branches and scrolling clouds to the rim, all covered in a deep brown lacquer varnish
16 3/8in. (41.5cm.) high, large carved and pierced wood stand
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of long tapering form, the wide terminal forming the deep trough bowl of the cup, intricately carved and pierced to the entire exterior with many figures upon a pierced rockwork base, surrounded by pine trees and below large fruiting vine branches and scrolling clouds to the rim, all covered in a deep brown lacquer varnish
16 3/8in. (41.5cm.) high, large carved and pierced wood stand
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.
Sale room notice
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.
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