Lot 1692. A rare large rhinoceros horn cup, 17th-18th century, 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 362,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Finely carved around the sides with three horses and a groom in a rocky landscape, one horse shown rolling on one side while on the reverse the other two stand partially obscured by the overhanging boughs of willow trees while the groom stands nearby, one of the willow trees forming the openwork handle along with two other trees at one end where a leafy branch is carved on the interior of the rim, the horn of dark honey color, wood stand.

Provenance: Acquired in the 1960s.

Property from the Margaret N. and Everett A. Palmer, Jr. Collection

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Part I), 22 - 23 March 2012, New York