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Property from a Prominent San
Francisco, California Family
8264Y
A rhinoceros horn libation cup
17th/18th century
Elegantly carved as a lotus blossom in the
stages of opening, the inner leaves and center
carved in the interior well with leafy stalks
forming the handle and the base of the vessel,
the horn a rich honey color with fine patina.
2 1/2in (6.3cm) high
5 1/8in (13cm) long
$30,000 - 50,000
This object has
been in the
United States
since 1930.

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