A very rare rhinoceros horn cup with animals in relief, China, Ming dynasty, possibly 16th ct. or earlier.

A very rare rhinoceros horn cup with animals in relief, China, Ming dynasty, possibly 16th ct. or earlier. photo Nagel Auktionen

The long sides of the cup of a golden honey-brown tone are carved in relief with two deer gazing ahead at a huge bird swooping down on the deer; two monkeys. L. 13,7 cm. Estimate 15000 / 25000

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de