A rhinoceros horn libation cup,  17th-18th century. © Christie's Image 2003

Finely carved as a leaf with outturned edges nestled in the leafy branches of fruiting lychee which form the base, a single leaf and a section of branch extending over one end of the rim - 5½in. (13.8cm.) long - Lot 70. Estimate $12,000 - $15,000. Price Realized $16,730

CHRISTIE'S. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza