Lot 1285. A rare large rhinoceros horn cup, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm.) long, 258.9g. Estimate 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 146,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010

Carved around the midsection with two birds in flight above lotus, saggitaria and other water plants growing from amidst crashing waves forming the flat foot, with a bat in flight amidst the crests, with two dragons emerging at one end from the waves to form the openwork handle, the larger grasping at flames and clouds above.

Property from the Collection of Philip Wood, San Francisco. 

Provenance: Acquired in Los Angeles, 1987.