A libation cup of rhinocerous horn. 19th/20th century - image-1

Lot 712 D‡α

A libation cup of rhinocerous horn. 19th/20th century

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
09.12.2017, 11:00 - Art from China, Tibet, and Nepal I: Highlights
Estimate: 15.000 € - 25.000 €
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A libation cup of rhinocerous horn. 19th/20th century

A libation cup of rhinocerous horn, the handle in shape of a two-clawed qilong, and three taotie on leiwen in shallow relief, intercepted by ridges decorated with stylised flowers. Minor damage.
Height 6.3 cm

十九/二十世紀 犀角雕螭龍饕餮紋杯
來源：德國萊茵蘭​法耳次​州 Walter Felke (1928-2017) 私人收藏

Provenance

Private Collection Felke, Rhineland-Palatinate