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Description
A striking Chinese carved horn cup (libation cup) featuring a rich, translucent amber-brown material with natural linear grain. The exterior …
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A striking Chinese carved horn cup (libation cup) featuring a rich, translucent amber-brown material with natural linear grain. The exterior is deeply carved and gilded with the Chinese characters of the "Heart Sutra" (Xin Jing), accented with a key-fret border at the rim and base. The base bears an impressed four-character seal mark. A unique and tactile collectible piece for a scholar's desk or display.
Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm (Approx. 2.8 inches)
Diameter: 8 cm (Approx. 3.1 inches)
Weight: 334 g (Approx. 11.8 oz)
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- Dimensions
- 3.1ʺW × 3.1ʺD × 2.8ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Horn
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Amber
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition. The horn is intact with no major cracks or chips. Minor wear on the gilded inscription … moreVery good vintage condition. The horn is intact with no major cracks or chips. Minor wear on the gilded inscription consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully. less
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