CACHET EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE
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CACHET EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE

CHINE, FIN DE LA DYNASTIE QING (1644-1911)

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CACHET EN CORNE DE RHINOCEROS SCULPTEE
CHINE, FIN DE LA DYNASTIE QING (1644-1911)
Composé d'une qilin debout, le corps couvert d'écailles, la tête tournée vers l'arrière, une corne unique sur le crâne, reposant sur un socle ovale, sculpté de quatre caractères archaïsants à la base
Hauteur: 7 cm. (2¾ 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.
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A CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN SEAL
CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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Lot Essay

Compare with an earlier rhinoceros horn seal from the Mary and George Bloch collection, illustrated in J. Chapman, The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, Christie's Books Ltd., London 1999, p.117, pl.118

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