Buffalo Libation Cup

Description:

Buffalo Libation Cup, China, 19th/20th century, possibly rhinoceros horn, archaic shape with high relief chilong and bats and low relief taotie on the body, key-fret borders to rim, sides, and foot, inscribed signature to base, ht. 3 7/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

possibly buffalo horn; in good condition

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