19 octobre 2010
A fine carved rhinoceros horn cup with archaistic design and openwork handle, China, 18th ct.
A fine carved rhinoceros horn cup with archaistic design and openwork handle, China, 18th ct. photo courtesy Nagel
both sides of the cup depicting taotie masks, the handle worked in the shape of two mythical beasts, so called chilong - H. 6,5 cm - Estimate € 8 000
Property from an old North German private collection
Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de
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