Carved rhinoceros horn libation cup

Rhinoceros horn libatory bowl carved in light relief with stylized dragons and taotie masks. The rim is decorated with Grecian motifs, and the grip is finely carved and openworked with prunus leaves and foliage.
Specimen made from a carved section of a pre-Convention Rhinoceros spp (Rhinocerotidae spp) horn (I/A), specimen predating 01/06/1947 and therefore in compliance with Regle CE 33897 du 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. If leaving the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required.