Lot 187. A rhinoceros horn libation cup, Nepal, 17th century. Estimate 15000/20000 €. Unsold © 2015 Nagel Auctions

the yoni-shaped libation cup carved to the inside in shallow relief with the four-armed Vishnu standing on a lotus base and a nimbus behind, the outside carved with probably his ten incarnations, all standing on a lotus base and a nimbus behind - L. 10,7 cm - Slightly chipped

Provenance: Former old German private collection, bought from Hermann Historica in Munich

Nagel. "Asian Art", 07/12/2015