A rhinoceros horn libation cup,  17th-18th century. © Christie's Image 2003

Well carved in high relief with birds perched in a prunus tree, a pair of pheasants and lotus plants and a peacock and prunus, the stem carved at one end a continuation of the coiled stem that forms the oval foot rim - 5 5/8in. (14.2cm.) long, box  - Lot 71. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000. Price Realized $9,560 

CHRISTIE'S. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza