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Lot 185 ♣ - A205AS Asian Art: Himalaya, China - Tuesday, 20. June 2023, 10.00 AM

A LARGE AND ELABORATELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN.

China, 19th c. Height 71 cm.
Detailed openwork depicting immortals and monkeys in the peach orchard of longevity springing from the mouth of a dragon. Finely carved wood base. Restored and some damages.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.


Provenance:
- According to a handwritten inventory of 2003 this item has been purchased at Sotheby's (ca. 1970). Originally a pair, the twin has been published several times in the Apollo magazine (1971, 1973 and 1976).
- From an old Geneva collection.

巨型犀角鏤雕花果盃

中国，19 世纪 ，高 71 厘米。
鏤空雕刻松樹，壽星，壽桃等寓意吉祥。底座雕刻二龍戲珠。修復和小傷。
來源：- 根据一份 2003 年的手写清单，该物品购于苏富比（约 1970 年）。 最初是一对，曾多次在阿波罗杂志上发表（1971 年、1973 年和 1976 年）。- 瑞士日内瓦舊藏。

CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)

Sold for CHF 73 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.