A White Glazed Porcelain Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795); 11.6 cm. Estimate €4,500 - €5,500. © Catawiki

Made in imitation of an archaistic rhino horn libation cup, the cup is of flared quatrefoil form rising from a tall splayed foot. Decorated with archaistic designs, to the upper body four applied chilong shown scrambling around the vessel, a further five applied in high relief openwork forming the handle. At either side of the central raised band a confronting taotie mask, flanked above and below by a band of stiff leaves. Covered in celadon-tinted white glaze.

Provenance: Private American collection; Martindale Chinese Art, London. 

Note: For a similar libation cup check Christie's New York Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections March 24th 2011 Lot 17700.

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