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    Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

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    20 March 2001

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    • **A Pair of Large Reticulated
    Lot 77

    **A Pair of Large Reticulated Rhinoceros Horn Cups

    19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 30,550

    Estimate

    USD 15,000 - USD 18,000

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    **A Pair of Large Reticulated Rhinoceros Horn Cups
    19th century
    Each of pale honey color carved in high relief and pierced with figures standing amidst bamboo, pine trees, prunus trees, grape vine and fruiting peach and finger citron trees, all bordered by pierced rockwork at the tip and a band of clouds at the rim
    25in. (63.5cm.) high, intricate wood stands (2)

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    Lot Essay

    Compare the pair of similarly large and ornately carved rhinoceros horn vessels with similar wood stands sold in these rooms, 21 September 1995, lot 463.

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    Special Notice

    Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


    Pre-Lot Text

    RHINOCEROS HORN CARVINGS

    THE PROPERTY OF A LADY

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