Lot 156 Dα

A pair of Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine libation cups. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Modelled in the shape of a rhinoceros horn cup, applied with a deer, a dragon, and a crane between branches of a plum and pine tree. A narrow profile edge around the lip rim with a lambrequin motif and two lateral laurel leaf wreaths as ring handles in fire gilt bronze. A similar band around the foot.
Height 6.8 cm.