清十七 / 十八世紀 犀角雕「荔枝圖」盃

carved on the exterior with stems issuing long furled leaves, floral blooms and two lychees, the lychees detailed with various floral-diaper grounds, the undercut handle formed with two undulating stems, the horn of a warm chestnut tone lightening to a rich amber colour towards the mouthrim, wood stand

There are some typical age cracks, especially to the mouth, with the longest measuring approx. 1 cm. The cup also has some flakes to the extremities, especially the mouthrim and the foot, the largest measuring approx. 1.2 cm. There are also some typical insect holes. The bottom reticulated part has probably been slightly polished down.
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