Lot number 70 - Auction 152
EIN GROSSER BECHER MIT VOLLER SPITZE AUS RHINOZEROSHORN*

A LARGE FULL-TIP RHINOCEROS HORN CUP* China, late Qing Dynasty Rhinoceros horn. H. ca. 90 cm with base. Finely and intricately pierced and carved over the entire horn, depicting a dragon weaving through clouds at the top, and in the remaining section the Eight Immortals together with several antelopes and other mythical beasts among blossoming and fruiting trees. The horn displays a warm honey tone, shading to dark brown at the tip. The massive wood stand is delicately carved with lingzhi fungi sprouting from rocky outcrops, and a herdboy seated on the back of one water buffalo, another standing beside him, all beneath pine trees. With traces of age, the horn is partially cracked and slightly damaged at the top, showing evidence of oil treatment for preservation; the stand is also partially damaged.

CITES marketing certificate is available. Please note that due to the current CITES regulations for ivory and tortoiseshell objects, unrestricted trade is only permitted within the European Community. An export license is required for shipment to third countries. Please inform yourself about the current import regulations for ivory and tortoiseshell in your country. It is currently not possible to export ivory to the USA, Canada or England. This item is not legal to sell in the UK.