Lot 664. A rhinoceros horn 'Rock and Lingzhi' libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century; 16.3 cm., 6 3/8 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 750,000 HKD  (96,735 USD). Photo Sotheby's

naturalistically modelled as a floral blossom forming the cup with a circular stamen on the interior, the exterior finely carved in varying levels of relief with branches issuing leaves and four large lingzhi, the undercut handle formed on one side with a large furled leaf and a gnarled branch, the horn of a chocolate brown tone lightening to a warm honey-brown colour towards the rim, wood stand.

Sotheby's. Playthings From The Collection of Edward T. Chow Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Collections Chinese Art Through the Eye of Sakamoto Gor - Asian Lacquer, Hong Kong, 27 may 2014