Lot 593
Large Reticulated Rhinoceros Horn ‘Squirrels and Grapes’ Cup, Late Qing Dynasty
Lot 593 Details
Large Reticulated Rhinoceros Horn ‘Squirrels and Grapes’ Cup, Late Qing Dynasty
Carved as a tall growth of grape vines and prunus branches coming out of the rocky ground, and supporting a three-tiered lotus cup at the top, the whole inhabited by numerous squirrels. The large black base carefully carved as a mountain landscape with pine trees, double gourds and lingzhi fungus
21.9" x 6.1" — 55.5 x 15.5 cm.
47.1 oz. — 1465 grams
Estimate $40,000-$60,000
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Provenance:
From the Estate of the late Dr. John Thoburn Williamson, a Canadian geologist who acquired the carving in Hong Kong during the 1950’s. Thence by decent within the family
Note:
The squirrel and grape motif is a rebus for longevity. A cylindrical cup also decorated with this theme can be found in Christie’s New York ‘Selections from the Robert H. Blumenfield Collection’ March 25, 2010, lot 808
CONDITION DETAILS
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