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Property from the Ezekiel Collection

A horn libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 角雕穿花螭龍紋盃

Auction Closed

November 3, 05:23 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Ezekiel Collection

A horn libation cup

Qing dynasty, 18th century

清十八世紀 角雕穿花螭龍紋盃


in the shape of a large lotus leaf born on a high relief stem forming the foot, carved and pierced around the exterior with leafy scrolling lotus and to one end with a large chilong writhing through the stems

Length 11.5 cm, 4½ in.

This lot contains ivory or rhino horn and other restricted materials. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrictor prohibits the import of certain items (including ivory) to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory/rhino horn by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.//此編號含有瀕臨絕種物料。蘇富比建議買家在投標之前,先理解有關地方政府的入口限制。如美國為保護野生動物而對有關材質所實行的出入口規條及限制。蘇富比將不會協助此編號運往美國的運輸、不能為自行安排運輸/手提的買家申請CITES及未能提供空運服務。蘇富比僅能提供公路運輸服務給英國境内及部分歐洲國家的買家。買家無權因為未能得到出入口許可而取消拍賣及延遲付款。
Collection of Victor Ezekiel (1905-1976).