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17TH CENTURY
细节
A RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural shape of the horn as a lotus leaf, the handle formed by openwork stalks and a chilong clambering over the edge, the stalks tied with a ribbon and issuing further lotus and millet around the exterior, the side incised with a collector's mark reading shu, the horn of a warm dark brown tone
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide, 214g.
17TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural shape of the horn as a lotus leaf, the handle formed by openwork stalks and a chilong clambering over the edge, the stalks tied with a ribbon and issuing further lotus and millet around the exterior, the side incised with a collector's mark reading shu, the horn of a warm dark brown tone
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide, 214g.
注意事项
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
拍场告示
Please note this lot is accompanied by a letter from Animal Health agreeing that Christie's may sell it without further CITES certification and confirming that they would be likely to grant an export permit for it to leave the EU post-sale.
Please note that due to a printing error the plus symbol on this lot should be a dagger, indicating that VAT at 17.5 is payable on the hammer and buyer's premium.
Please note that due to a printing error the plus symbol on this lot should be a dagger, indicating that VAT at 17.5 is payable on the hammer and buyer's premium.
荣誉呈献
Louise Britain
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