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17TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
The deep flaring sides carved and pierced to the exterior with two gnarled branches forming the handle, with blossoming prunus branches around the sides and bottom forming the base, the inner mouth rim with a key-fret band, the horn of a dark brown tone
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) wide, carved wood stand
17TH CENTURY
The deep flaring sides carved and pierced to the exterior with two gnarled branches forming the handle, with blossoming prunus branches around the sides and bottom forming the base, the inner mouth rim with a key-fret band, the horn of a dark brown tone
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) wide, carved 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.
VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium
Sale room notice
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.
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