Lot 144 Dα

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

Each modelled in the shape of a rhinoceros horn cup, applied with a tiger, deer, dragon and crane amongst rocks, all covered with a white glaze. The lip with a narrow fire gilt bronze toothed mount set with four sculptural blossoms and with two branch-shaped handles. The foot with a rocaille mount, the base closed with a copper plate.
H 9.8 cm and 9.2 cm.