A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' LIBATION CUP
LATE MING DYNASTY
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' LIBATION CUP LATE MING DYNASTY The irregular-shaped horn is finely carved and pierced to the exterior with the 'Three Friends of Winter' motif with gnarled pine tree branches forming the base, and handles in the form of bamboo stalk issuing leaves and branches bearing prunus blossoms. The interior is further carved in high relief with a curious chilong clambering from the rim towards the centre. The material is of a rich reddish-brown tone. 6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) long, stand
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' LIBATION CUP
LATE MING DYNASTY
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' LIBATION CUP LATE MING DYNASTY The irregular-shaped horn is finely carved and pierced to the exterior with the 'Three Friends of Winter' motif with gnarled pine tree branches forming the base, and handles in the form of bamboo stalk issuing leaves and branches bearing prunus blossoms. The interior is further carved in high relief with a curious chilong clambering from the rim towards the centre. The material is of a rich reddish-brown tone. 6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) long, stand
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