A rare and large 18th/19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup

A rare and large 18th/19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, the exterior decorated with floral sprays and with pierced organic handle, the interior unusually decorated with a three dimensional fish, length 16cm, height 6.75cm, width 9.75cm, approx 186.2g. Private collection, North West. Please note that an export licence will only be granted for rhinoceros horn pieces, should the hammer price meet or exceed the value of 100 USD per gram of the item’s weight. Condition Report, Condition Report, No condition report has been requested on this lot. The absence of a condition report does not rule out wear or damage. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the condition of the lot by personal inspection or formal request prior to the sale, Request condition report, Request condition report

Estimate:£6,000

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