LARGE AND HEAVY GOBLET WITH A LANDSCAPE IN HIGH RELIEF. RHINOCEROS HORN.
China. Early Qing period. 17th/ 18th century.

Rhinoceros horn; partly translucent; with matt surface and yellowish parts. The steep side; designed as sheer rock walls are overgrown with bamboo; cherries and asters. Large blooming peony trees make up the handle; the underside is carved with a stream between rocks. Height 8;6 cm; 16 cm x 10;5 cm. Condition B.

Literature:
Beijing Staff Palace Museum: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum.
Bamboo; Wood; Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings; Shanghai; 2001. Type cp. p. 145-148; there is a cup with landscape depiction from the collection of the Qing emperor; dated to the early Qing period.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.Art trade; Van Ham.