Property from Various Owners
A carved rhinoceros horn libation cup
17th/18th century
Of irregular tapered ovoid section centered by a deep well, the exterior sides carved in high relief with a continuous tableau of scholars in a seaside retreat shaded by pine and other trees, some deeply undercut to form a handle at one end with a subsidiary bough entering the interior rim of the cup, the matrix of warm golden brown hue on the exterior with areas of deeper brown across the floor of the well and the base; together with a custom made reticulated wood stand.
4 1/4 (10.8cm) height exclusive of stand
Of irregular tapered ovoid section centered by a deep well, the exterior sides carved in high relief with a continuous tableau of scholars in a seaside retreat shaded by pine and other trees, some deeply undercut to form a handle at one end with a subsidiary bough entering the interior rim of the cup, the matrix of warm golden brown hue on the exterior with areas of deeper brown across the floor of the well and the base; together with a custom made reticulated wood stand.
4 1/4 (10.8cm) height exclusive of stand
Sold for
US$ 146,500
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
Auction terms and conditions
Contacts
Angela Lee
Bonhams
Work
220 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco,
94103
United States
WorkTel:
+1 415 503 3358
FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
Auction Administration
-
Chinese Works of Art
