15 juin 2016
A carved rhinoceros horn 'Millet and Flowers' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 894. A carved rhinoceros horn 'Millet and Flowers' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 600,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
carved with a slightly furled undulating rim simulating a floral blossom, the undercut handle formed on one side with intertwining stems issuing leaves and millets, the interior centred with a stamen, the horn of a warm brown colour, wood stand; 10.5 cm, 4 1/8 in.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 02 Jun 2016
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