CHINA, Qing dynasty, 19th century A small rhinoceros horn libation cup, on a narrow oval foot, the flaring sides incised on either side with a highly stylised archaic animal motif, with a yin-yang circle in the middle, a frieze of incised and gilded grecques on both sides of the rim, with just above the handle a chimera's head with large curls biting into the rim of the cup, the horn caramel-coloured with a fine patina. The rim is chipped and missing. H. 7 cm ; L. 12.5 cm ; Weight: 137 g CITES declaration n° FR2403800099-D made (species Rhinocerotidae spp) This lot is subject to prior registration with a deposit. Please contact the firm: [email protected]