35. A fine and large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup 17th century, the five lobes carved with gnarled prunus issuing from the handle and extending around the sides of the body, the horn of a warm honey-coloured tone, 15.2cm long x 8.7cm high. £40,000-60,000
Provenance: previously in a private collection in Belgium. Before that, purchased from Christie’s, London on 9th July 1979.
Sold with a CITES pre-sale authorisation letter. A copy is available upon request.