Lot description
A RETICULATED STEM 'LOTUS LEAF' RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP 17TH CENTURY the highly polished amber and black coloured conically shaped horn carved in the form of a furled lotus leaf forming the cup, with subtle veining on both the interior and exterior, wrapped on the exterior with high-relief lotus flowers, with further lotus leaves and reeds all issuing from long thin intertwining reticulated stalks tapering to a point, the base detailed with the small holes of cut stalks, the rim of the interior set with a water weed and a small floret to one end, wooden stand height 17 cm., 6 3/4 in.
