A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

carved on the exterior with various birds including a phoenix and a crane, all amidst rockworks and various flowers including lotus, peonies, prunus flowers, and zinnias, the openwork handle formed by flowering branches, the horn of chestnut-brown tone, with wood stand (2)

Sotheby's New York, 13th December 1945, lot 226.

The vessel has nibbles and nicks along the mouth rim, the most significant approximately 1/4 inch wide. One of the reticulated lotus stems forming the handle was broken and repaired. The interior corner of the foot rim has a circular hole which corresponds to the carving on the exterior and is likely natural to the horn. In otherwise good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.