Fine Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Freeman's

The cup carved in the form of a blooming lily flower, encircled by more budding lilyies and leafy sprigs to the exterior; cup attached to a custom wood stand. H without stand: 5 1/2 inches; with stand 8 1/4 inches. Overall in good condition with no obvious breakage, the cup attached to the stand by a pin, with surface wear consistent with age. Estimate $80,000-120,000

PROVENANCE: Skinner 2013, Lot 222 Sale 2647B
Previously from Luett & Sons, London in the 19th century by the Lauder family, to Mary Lauder Ross and John Alexander Ross, Scotland by 1910, to their daughter, sent to the United States in the 1960s, then by descent. The cup descended in the family of John Alexander Ross, the manager of the Crombie Mill, Aberdeen, Scotland, makers of luxury clothing, long favored by royals and international statesmen. It was once part of the contents of Netherton Lodge, the Ross Arts & Crafts manor house decorated with William Morris furnishings and Asian objects acquired from Bluett & Sons, London.

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