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Property of a Private American Collection
8068Y
A carved rhinoceros horn libation cup
17th/18th century
Carved as an open blossom, the exterior with branches of flowering magnolia and other flowers,
the branch twisting to form a handle and foot, with an additional magnolia blossom carved in high
relief to the interior. (loss to foot)
6in (15.2cm) long
$20,000 - 30,000
Provenance:
Private American collection
Acquired in the 1950’s or prior and thence by descent
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