A small rhinceros horn ritual vessel, ding, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.

The diminuitive vessel raised on three plain flared feet supporting a low set body carved with a band of gui-dragons separated by raised six vertical flanges under a key fret decorated rim and u-shaped handles, the delicate wood cover carved with ascending rows of key fret bands under a knob finial. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high vessel only. Sold for US$ 12,500 (€9,179)

Property from the Collection of Wayne D. Cannon, Scarborough, New York.

Provenance: acquired in China between 1958-1962

Item has been in the United States since 1958.

FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 -http://www.bonhams.com/