An archaistic rhinoceros horn pouring vessel, Gong
Qing dynasty, 18th century

PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE

carved in the form of an archaic bronze vessel, the mouth surrounded by a flared flange, one side with a gently curved spout the other set with a broad strap handle rising from the base, carved in relief with C-scroll motifs, the sides encircled with a wide band of kui dragons in relief on a finely defined leiwen ground, the horn of rich amber tone
14.5 cm wide

• Lot Sold $100,000 (Hammer Price)
• $122,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Sotheby's, London, 13 February, 1966, lot 1
The Zorich Collection, Adelaide, acquired from the above

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Condition Report

Some very small chips/frits around the rim. Some fine cracks over the footrim and on the lower body only on the exterior.

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