A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP - 17TH CENTURY

Finely carved with a continuous river landscape depicting a scholar seated at the water's edge contemplating the moon, all surrounded by rockwork and overhanging trees, a large pine tree forming the handle at one end, the boughs continuing over the rim, the horn of a warm honey tone. 6¾ in. (17.7 cm.) wide - Estimate £35,000-45,000

Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 6 November 2007, 10:30 am. 8 King Street, St. James's, London. www.christies.com