Other Objects 18th & 19th Century - A FINELY CARVED PEACH-FORM RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP, Late Ming/ Early Qing Dynasty, 17th Century
 
 

In the form of a hollowed peach carved to the rounded sides in relief with gnarled branches laden with fruit and long slender leaves gracefully draped over the rim and extending to the base, the material of a light honey tone 2 3/4 in. (7cm) wide, wood stand, box

Provenance:
The Songzhutang Collection, acquired in New York , 1997

Exhibited:
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth: Gems of Antiquities Collections in Hong Kong, 2002-2005.


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