17TH CENTURY

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A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Carved in the form of a curled leaf, the exterior with sinuous chilong with bifurcated tails, clambering amidst fruiting grape vines, with a handle carved as a chilong peering over the rim to one side, the horn of a rich dark brown tone
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide

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.

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Please note this lot is accompanied by a letter from Animal Health agreeing that Christie's may sell it without further CITES certification. Animal Health have also indicated that they would be unlikely to grant a re-export permit for this item to leave the EU post-sale, though any application would be considered on its merits at that time.

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