Libation Cup with Base
carved rhinoceros horn libation cup; in form of a Ho-Ho bird holding a cup on his back; the handle is carved in the form of a dragon, conventionalized star and Chinese Yang-Yin symbol form a band around the rim; there is a small conventionalized dragon resting on the inside of the cup; carved wood base
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since August the 14th, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- 5 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (13.7 x 11.4 x 8.9cm) 2 in. (5.08 cm) (base)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Rhinoceros horn
- Price
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- Composition
-
atium 88% cadmium 12%