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THE PROPERTY OF AN ENGLISH FAMILY
英國家族藏品
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Robert Everts (1875-1942), served as the Belgian
Ambassadorial Envoy to Beijing from 1910 – 1916 and
again 1920 – 1924. Other diplomatic posts included
Mexico 1902 – 1906, Germany and finally as the
Ambassador to Spain, 1932 – 1938, before he retired
to Brussels.
The following four rhinoceros horn libation cups were
acquired by Everts during his diplomatic postings to
Beijing.
Robert Everts (1875-1942)
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