Lot 1694. A rhinoceros horn magnolia-form cup, 18th century, 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 74,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Well carved as a large magnolia blossom borne on a branch that forms the openwork base and rises up the sides where it bears further blossoms and buds and forms the openwork handle at one end opposite a chilongclambering up towards the rim at the other end, with a single stamen carved in high relief in the center of the interior below the overlapping petals, wood stand.

Provenance: Acquired in the United States prior to 1971, and thence by descent within the family. 

Property from a Private American Collection

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