A RHINOCEROS HORN 'LOTUS-LEAF' LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

carved in delicate detail as a bundle of reeds, lotus leaves and blossoms, one large leaf with characteristic veining on the interior and exterior forming the cup, the stems bent upwards and forming the openwork base and handle, the horn of an amber color darkening towards the base of the cup

Loss of a section of reed on the handle that has been polished, three chips on the rim, two of which have been polished, and a small depression just below the rim. Well-carved with a beautiful patina.
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