A carved rhinoceros horn cup,China,Kangxi period(1662 - 1722). Light brown,slightly translucent rhinoceros horn pierced and carved in several layers,decorated with scrolling flowers,buds,and lotus leaves. Domed foot with carved wave pattern around the perimeter. Height 24 cm,weight 493 g. Tall openwork cups of rhinoceros horn are very rare due to the significant material loss. From an old Bochum collection,historic,historical,18th century,fine arts,art,art object,art objects,artful,precious,collectible,collector's item,collectibles,collecto,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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