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A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty,…
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Melbourne
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16-Jun-2015
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A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century, carved in high relief with a figure holding a peach branch, a large fruiting peach branch on the other side, flowering prunus issuing from rock work and also inside the cup, with fitted zitan stand. 16.6 cm diameter; 11.3 cm high. For a similar rhinoceros horn cup see Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8/10/2014, lot 3782 Provenance: Collection of Dr. Henry Cyril Adams
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Oriental: Zother