A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS' LIBATION CUP
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS' LIBATION CUP MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY The large irregular-shaped cup exceptionally well carved in high relief around the sides with a waterfall cascading from rocky outcrops above through a tree-strewn landscape, with mature trees variously issuing prunus blossoms, pine clusters, and leafy bamboo stalks continuing over the rim to the interior of the cup, the handle formed by the stout branches of a pine tree growing up one side, the other end carved in relief on the rockwork below the spout with a brief inscription ending with the square seal mark Wan , meaning ' An object for pleasure ', the material of a rich walnut tone 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) across, wood stand, box Weight: 10.7 oz. (305 gm.)
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS' LIBATION CUP
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS' LIBATION CUP MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY The large irregular-shaped cup exceptionally well carved in high relief around the sides with a waterfall cascading from rocky outcrops above through a tree-strewn landscape, with mature trees variously issuing prunus blossoms, pine clusters, and leafy bamboo stalks continuing over the rim to the interior of the cup, the handle formed by the stout branches of a pine tree growing up one side, the other end carved in relief on the rockwork below the spout with a brief inscription ending with the square seal mark Wan , meaning ' An object for pleasure ', the material of a rich walnut tone 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) across, wood stand, box Weight: 10.7 oz. (305 gm.)
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