Lot 327. A fine and rare rhinoceros horn libation cup, China, 17th century. Estimate 50000/70000 €. Unsold © 2015 Nagel Auctions

on carved wood stand. The inside of the cup carved as a grape vine leaf, the exterior with a continuous scene of grape vine branches demonstrating bunches of grapes amidst leafs, all supported on a gnarled vine branch encircling the foot and extending to the rim forming the handle - L. 17,7 cm - Minor wear, very slightly chipped

Provenance: Former old English private collection collected in the 1960's by repute

Nagel. "Asian Art", 07/12/2015