Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 28 November 2012, Hong Kong
31 mars 2018
A rhinoceros horn 'chilong' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 2167. A rhinoceros horn 'chilong' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 500,000 - HKD 700,000. Price realised HKD 1,340,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012
The cup is carved in the form of an open blossom rising to an irregularly-shaped rim from the base carved as swirling waves. The exterior is carved in high relief with fivechilong, with the largest dragon clambering over the rim forming the openwork handle, box.
Provenance: Acquired in New York, 1996.
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