A small rhinoceros horn cup. 19th Century

Of conical section with a slightly spreading lip and two key-fret bands delicately incised to its outside walls attached to a separately cut foot carved in high relief with twin fish to form the floor of the well and reversed by a shou medallion centering the recessed base. 2 3/8in (6cm) diameter. Sold for $5,400 Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 23 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco