Libatory cup in honey-coloured rhinoceros horn

CHINA - KANGXI period (1662-1722 / XVII-XVIIIth century )

Estimate : 25 000 - 30 000 €

Sold 31 000 €

Libatory bowl in honey-colored rhinoceros horn, the rim carved with unrolled phoenixes among foliate scrolls. The base adorned with banana leaves arranged in a garland. Handle finely carved with a phoenix with spread wings.
Specimen made from a carved section of a pre-convention Rhinoceros spp (Rhinocerotidae spp) horn (I/A), specimen prior to 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.

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