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A rhinoceros horn libation cup A rhinoceros horn lotus form libation cup
17th/18th century 17th/18th century
Carved to the front and back with paired taotie masks under an Carved as large lotus leaf riding the crest of a wave forming its base,
everted rim embellished with a key fret band, the handle composed four cavorting chilong clambering on the side of the vessel, the largest
of two frolicking chilong, one climbing over the rim of the vessel, the forming the handle, the horn a pale honey brown color.
surface well worn with good patina. 2 1/4in (5.6cm) high
2 1/2in (6.3cm) high 6 3/8in (16.3cm) long
5 3/4in (14.6cm) long $30,000 - 50,000
$40,000 - 60,000
This object has been in the United States since 1930.
This object has been in the United States since 1930.
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