AN UNUSUAL RHINOCEROS HORN EAR CUP 17TH/18TH CENTURY The translucent horn simply but elegantly carved after Han dynasty lacquer prototypes as an oval cup flanked by 'ear'-form handles and raised on a ring foot of rounded rectangular form, the base carved in relief with an inscription which may be translated, 'Spreading fragrance in such a Han style cup, chase out (the) devil and keep away poison (or disease), made by Bao Tiancheng', of reddish-honey tone with a blackish-brown marking in the center 3 15/16in. (9.9cm.) long, cloth box
AN UNUSUAL RHINOCEROS HORN EAR CUP 17TH/18TH CENTURY The translucent horn simply but elegantly carved after Han dynasty lacquer prototypes as an oval cup flanked by 'ear'-form handles and raised on a ring foot of rounded rectangular form, the base carved in relief with an inscription which may be translated, 'Spreading fragrance in such a Han style cup, chase out (the) devil and keep away poison (or disease), made by Bao Tiancheng', of reddish-honey tone with a blackish-brown marking in the center 3 15/16in. (9.9cm.) long, cloth box
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