A very fine and carefully carved large rhinoceros libation cup, China, 17th/18th ct

of honey-brown colour, carved on the outside as a trunk of a plum tree of which are sprouting many small twigs full of plum blossoms in shallow and high relief trailing on the opposite side of the spout onto the interior, the foot of the cup is of dark brown colour, very delicate carving with a smooth surface. L. 17 cm - Fine condition - Estimate 10 000 €

Provenance: Property from an old German private collection

Nagel Aunctions. Asian Arts. 10-11 November 2008. www.auction.de