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A carved rhinoceros horn archaistic libation cup Qing dynasty, 18th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
the reddish-brown horn carved around the exterior with a pair of taotie masks in thread relief reserved on a leiwen ground, below two pairs of archaistic gui dragons and a leiwen band, the interior with a diaper border encircled by T-scrolls along the edge of the rim, with a further pair of gui dragons flanking the edges of the rim, and another pair forming the handle, all supported on three short feet, wood stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Kenyon V. Painter, Cleveland, Ohio & Arusha, Tanzania, circa 1910s-40s.
By descent to the present owners.
By descent to the present owners.
Condition
One end of the mouth across from the handle has a restored piece 1 1/2 inch deep x 2 1/4 inch across; two smaller triangular replacement pieces of bone ivory well carved to match the T-scroll motif flank the larger restored area. Two tiny holes near one of the ivory replacements are also filled in with ivory. The opposite end of the mouthrim with a restored piece 1/2 inch x 1/8 inch. The interior with four old chips or irregularly shaped insect nibbles, the largest 1/2 inch long. One of the gui dragons on the rim has a missing chip 1/8 inch long. There is one vertical age crack to the handle 7/8 inch long. One of the feet with a semi-circular chip 1/8 x 1/4 inch.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar cup with gui dragons flanking the rim, sold in these rooms, 18th September 1996, lot 80.