Lot 641. An archaistic rhinoceros horn 'Chilong' libation cup, 17th century, 16 cm, 6 1/4  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot sold 300,000. Photo: Sotheby's

of conical form, rising to a rim furled forming a spout, the body finely carved in low relief with a register of stylised taotie masks on a leiwen ground, set with two openwork handles modelled as a pair of chilong rendered with elongated bodies climbing up and peering over the interior of the vessel, the base with a two-character seal mark, the horn with a rich amber patina, stand

Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 01 Jun 2017