A rhinoceros horn 'Landscape' libation cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Photo: Sotheby's.

of conical form, rising from a narrow waisted base to a flared rim, intricately carved around the exterior in various levels of relief with a continuous lake scene depicting rocky islands lined with verdant trees and jagged cliffs surrounded by gently rippling waters, one side with a compound of multi-storeyed houses built high up on top of a steep mountain, above a moored boat partly concealed behind the bank, a group of wutong and a lofty pine growing on a rocky ledge forming an openwork handle on one side, with a gnarled branch bearing clusters of needles extending over the rim and on to the interior, the latter figured in imitation of craggy outcrops, the horn richly patinated to a rich amber tone darkening to a burnt-caramel colour towards the base and on the carved underside, wood stand; 16 cm., 6 1/4  in. Estimation 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD. Lot vendu: 3,880,000 HKD