Lot #88 - A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Autumn Auction Series
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Sale Date:16 Jun 2015 ~ Section 1: 10.30am (Lots 1 - 140)
16 Jun 2015 ~ Section 2: 2.00pm (Lots 141 - 346)
17 Jun 2015 ~ Session 4: 10.30am (Lots 347 - 679) -
Lot #:88
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Lot Description:A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century
carved in high relief with a figure holding a peach branch, a large fruiting peach branch on the other side, flowering prunus issuing from rock work and also inside the cup, with fitted zitan stand
16.6cm diameter; 11.3cm high -
Provenance:Collection of Dr. Henry Cyril Adams
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References:For a similar rhinoceros horn cup see Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8/10/2014, lot: 3782
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Estimate:A$20,000 - 30,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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