The Property of an English Collector
A rare archaistic rhinoceros horn libation cup
17th/18th century
The cup of deep conical form on a crisp spreading foot, carved in crisp shallow relief around the central part with a horizontal band of two taotie masks, one side with a handle formed as a pad-footed chilong dragon poking its head over the rim.
6cm (2¼in) high
The cup of deep conical form on a crisp spreading foot, carved in crisp shallow relief around the central part with a horizontal band of two taotie masks, one side with a handle formed as a pad-footed chilong dragon poking its head over the rim.
6cm (2¼in) high
Sold for
£85,200
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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