Lot 1297. An unusual plain rhinoceros horn cup, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) long, 168.8g. Estimate 100,000 - USD 120,000. Price realised 194,500 USD. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010

Retaining the natural shape of the horn, the somewhat quadri-lobed body tapering to a slightly curved tip which forms the handle, with a narrow flat rim, and a tapering rib at one end of the interior opposite the spout, of deep honey color, box.

Provenance: Christie's, New York, 19 September 2007, lot 4.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 16 - 17 September 2010