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...

A fine silver-inalid hardwood scepter with fine carved white jade placques, China, 18th/19th century Very small repairs to handle. L. 45,3 cm. Est. 18 000 € Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de

A fine carved jade scepter, China, Qianlong period L. 41,3 cm. Good condition. Est. 18000 EUR. Provenance: Former collection Princess Wilhemina Borghese, sold Sotheby's London, 3.7.1973, Lot 35 Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de