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17TH/18TH CENTURY
細節
A CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved as a large lotus leaf with finely incised veins on the exterior, the base and bottom carved as turbulent waves, with nine lively chilong weaving in and out, two of them undercut and forming the handle, the material a dark brown at the base lightening to a honey tone around the rim
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved as a large lotus leaf with finely incised veins on the exterior, the base and bottom carved as turbulent waves, with nine lively chilong weaving in and out, two of them undercut and forming the handle, the material a dark brown at the base lightening to a honey tone around the rim
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
來源
Acquired in Baltimore in the early 1900s and thence by descent within the family.
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.