A rhinoceros horn libation cup in the shape of a hibiscus flower, China, 18th century. Estimate CHF 15 000.- / 20 000.- € 13 890.- / 18 520. Photo Koller.

Height 8.2 cm. Minor restorations.  

Swiss private collection, purchased at Galerie Birkenhof, Zug, in 1981 (invoice available). An informal paper by the Landesmuseum Zurich, dated 1975, confirms the authenticity of the material. 

Koller. Art Asiatique (Himalaya et Chine): Vente A175AS, 17 November 2015 10:00