VERY IMPORTANT & RARE RHINOCEROS HORN RAFT CUP.

Revised: 1/28/2013

Additional Information: This is as cataloged, 17th Century and extraordinary workmanship, however we believe it to be buffalo horn rather than rhino.

Additional Information: WEIGHT: 356 grams.

VERY IMPORTANT & RARE RHINOCEROS HORN RAFT CUP. China, probably K’ang Hsi period, (1662-1722). Ornately carved as a foliated hollowed out tree trunk. The interior containing two figures, one of Zhang Qian the explorer with a European woman “en deshabille”. Fine amber colored patina. 10” l. Fitted wave carved Tzu Tan stand. One of approximately 18 known others in the Palace Museum in Beijing, the National Palace Museum in Taipei, the Shanghai Museum, the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, The Sackler Museum and others. WEIGHT: 356 grams. SIZE: Horn: 4″ h x 10-1/2″ l, 11-1/2″ linear l x 3″ w overall. Stand: 2-5/8″ h x 7-5/8″ l x 2-3/8″ w. CONDITION: Horn cup overall very good with one small area of losses to vinery and leaf tips at upper mouth of cup. Very nice mellow patina and rich brown variegated color. Tzu Tan stand with clean break running longitudinally along one lower side to midpoint and can be easily rejoined, otherwise good with undisturbed surfaces. 7-73511 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3368	$0.00	Revised: 1/28/2013 Additional Information: This is as cataloged, 17th Century and extraordinary workmanship, however we believe it to be buffalo horn rather than rhino. Additional Information: WEIGHT: 356 grams. VERY IMPORTANT & RARE RHINOCEROS HORN RAFT CUP. China, probably K’ang Hsi period, (1662-1722). Ornately carved as a foliated hollowed out tree trunk. The interior containing two figures, one of Zhang Qian the explorer with a European woman “en deshabille”. Fine amber colored patina. 10” l. Fitted wave carved Tzu Tan stand. One of approximately 18 known others in the Palace Museum in Beijing, the National Palace Museum in Taipei, the Shanghai Museum, the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, The Sackler Museum and others. WEIGHT: 356 grams. SIZE: Horn: 4″ h x 10-1/2″ l, 11-1/2″ linear l x 3″ w overall. Stand: 2-5/8″ h x 7-5/8″ l x 2-3/8″ w. CONDITION: Horn cup overall very good with one small area of losses to vinery and leaf tips at upper mouth of cup. Very nice mellow patina and rich brown variegated color. Tzu Tan stand with clean break running longitudinally along one lower side to midpoint and can be easily rejoined, otherwise good with undisturbed surfaces. 7-73511 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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