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14 décembre 2010

Five rhinoceros horn libation cup @ Bonhams

A fine and rare carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. 17th-18th Century. photo Bonhams Superbly carved in the form of an archaic bronze wine cup (jue), carved from one piece supported on three flared feet carved as the tongue and mask of mythical beasts...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century, 16th-17th century, tripod libation cup, 18th-early 19th century, Wanli Mark

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4 novembre 2010

Three rhinoceros horn libation cups, 17th-18th century

A fine rhinoceros horn 'magnolia' libation cup. 17th-18th century. photo courtesy Bonhams Naturalistically carved as a large magnolia blossom borne on a branch that forms the openwork base and rises up the sides where it bears further blossoms and buds...

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Tags: Archaistic, rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century, magnolia

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19 octobre 2010

A fine carved rhinoceros horn Libation Cup with stem. China, 17th-18th ct.

A fine carved rhinoceros horn Libation Cup with stem. China, 17th-18th ct. photo courtesy Nagel Fine openwork and relief carving of a leaf surrounded by buds, leafy and fruit stems - Libation cups with openwork stems are rather rare as these carvings...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century

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9 octobre 2010

A rhinoceros horn libation cup, by Hu Xingyue. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

A rhinoceros horn libation cup, by Hu Xingyue. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period.. photo courtesy Sotheby's superbly carved in high-relief with several chilong dragons clambering about the body, a group forming the handle and two more on the exterior of the...

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Tags: Qing dynasty, rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, Qianlong period, Hu Xingyue

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7 juin 2010

Rhinoceros Horn Raft Cup, libation cup & scepter, 17th-18th19th Century -

A Rare Rhinoceros Horn Raft Cup. 18th-19th Century Carved in the form of a log boat, the well-hollowed out vessel fashioned with bird-form awnings on either side sheltering a wizened Zhang Qian piloting his pine-bough raft through the waters, the honey-colored...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century, scepter, 18th-19th century, Raft Cup

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2 juin 2010

A rare and superbly carved 'Orchid Pavilion' rhinoceros horn libation cup. Ming dynasty, early 17th century

A rare and superbly carved 'Orchid Pavilion' rhinoceros horn libation cup. Ming dynasty, early 17th century. photo Sotheby's The sides crisply carved in high relief with a continuous scene from 'Preface to the Scholarly Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion',...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 'Orchid Pavilion', Songzhutang Collection

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30 mai 2010

A fine and rare rhyton-form 'dragon' rhinoceros horn libation cup. 17th-18th century

A fine and rare rhyton-form 'dragon' rhinoceros horn libation cup. 17th-18th century. photo Bonhams The hollowed horn of archaistic form, tapering from a wide heart-shaped mouth, folding over and terminating in a scroll work handle, all supported by the...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century, dragon, rhyton

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4 mai 2010

Two rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century & a small silver-mounted rhinoceros horn cup, 17th century

A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. photo Bonhams Well carved as a large open flower with overlapping petals, the exterior carved with high relief with prunus and magnolia blossoms borne on intertwining branches rising from the openwork...

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Tags: 17th century, rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century

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24 avril 2010

Christie's Hong Kong to offer an important private collection of rhinoceros horn carvings from the Songzhutang collection

A rare and exceptionally well-carved “Hundred Boys” rhinoceros horn libation cup. Late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century; 7 in. (17.8 cm.) high. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 Hong Kong – Following the success of Important Chinese Rhinoceros Horn...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, Kangxi period, chilong, laifuzun, ‘three-string’ vase, ‘Eight Stallions’, “Hundred Boys”

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14 avril 2010

Christie's Expects to See Momentum for Chinese Art Market

A Specialist of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Department of Christie's presents a pair of Famille Rose 'Peony' bowls of Yongzheng six-character marks within duble circles. EPA/YM YIK HONG KONG (REUTERS).- Auction house Christie's expects to sell HK$...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, Sanyu, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond, Zao Wou-ki

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