Lot description
A RARE RAFT-FORM RHINOCEROS HORN POURING WATERDROPPER KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) Finely carved as Zhang Qian floating down the Yangzi river in a hollowed log, carved on the base with swirling waves and tapering at the front into a curved spout sprouting gnarled intertwined branches, the Han dynasty statesman holding a lotus stem in his right hand as he sits casually atop the naturalistic platform that spans the interior of the vessel, the basket beside him filled with flowers and peaches, each side of the raft carved with collector's inscriptions, of rich honey colour 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) long, wood stand, box Weight: 6.2 oz. (178 gm.)
