A RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of deep, conical form, the exterior carved in relief with a chilong grasping a lingzhi in its mouth amidst further sprays of lingzhi and leafy stalks of bamboo, the handle carved as a stalk of bamboo and a large lingzhi, the horn of dark caramel and golden honey tones
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long
137.5g
A RHINOCEROS HORN CUP
17TH CENTURY
Of deep, conical form, the exterior carved in relief with a chilong grasping a lingzhi in its mouth amidst further sprays of lingzhi and leafy stalks of bamboo, the handle carved as a stalk of bamboo and a large lingzhi, the horn of dark caramel and golden honey tones
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long
137.5g
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