A RHINOCEROS HORN ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of tapering quatrefoil beaker form, with scrolling handle and flaring rim, carved to the body with a wide band of two coiled kui dragons above taotie-masks seperated by flanges on a leiwen ground below a band of lappets to the neck and scattered flowerhead squares to the foot, the rims with key fret bands, small chips and wear
5½ in. (14cm.) high
A RHINOCEROS HORN ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of tapering quatrefoil beaker form, with scrolling handle and flaring rim, carved to the body with a wide band of two coiled kui dragons above taotie-masks seperated by flanges on a leiwen ground below a band of lappets to the neck and scattered flowerhead squares to the foot, the rims with key fret bands, small chips and wear
5½ in. (14cm.) high
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