AN UNUSUAL SMALL RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP 18TH CENTURY Of almost circular section, the flared sides carved in low thread relief with a taotie mask reserved against a leiwen band, with a band of key scroll on the narrow rim interrupted by the blossoming and leafy lotus tendril rising from beneath the broad strap handle, the whole raised on a shallow stem foot, of dark brown color, small ground area on handle--2 3/4in. (6.8cm.) across
AN UNUSUAL SMALL RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP 18TH CENTURY Of almost circular section, the flared sides carved in low thread relief with a taotie mask reserved against a leiwen band, with a band of key scroll on the narrow rim interrupted by the blossoming and leafy lotus tendril rising from beneath the broad strap handle, the whole raised on a shallow stem foot, of dark brown color, small ground area on handle--2 3/4in. (6.8cm.) across
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