Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London.
22 octobre 2008
A Fine Carved Rhinoceros Horn 'Lotus' Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century
Lot 6. A Fine Carved Rhinoceros Horn 'Lotus' Libation Cup. 17th-18th Century; 21cm., 8 1/4 in. Estimate 30,000—50,000 GBP. Lot sold 39,650 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
finely and naturalistically carved and pierced as a lotus borne on long stem, ribbon-tied together with long leafy stems issuing lotus seed pods and blossom, a chilong clambers up the side of the vessel to the rim, the horn of dark toffee tone.
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