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17TH/18TH CENTURY
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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved in the form of a magnolia flower, the interior with overlapping petals, the exterior carved and pierced with a trailing leafy stalk issuing further blossoms and forming the foot, the horn of a dark brown tone
5½ in. (14 cm.) long, carved wood stand
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Carved in the form of a magnolia flower, the interior with overlapping petals, the exterior carved and pierced with a trailing leafy stalk issuing further blossoms and forming the foot, the horn of a dark brown tone
5½ in. (14 cm.) long, 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.
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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