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Carved Rhinoceros-horn
Kuang Cup with Human
Figures
Ch'ien-lung period (A.D.
1736-1795)
Ch'ing Dynasty
Height: 14.2cm
Mouth axis: 18.1cm
This rhinoceros horn is
carved in the shape of an
ancient bronze kuang vessel.
Minute and intricate relief
carvings of immortals and
dwellings in a wooded
landscape decorate the
outside wall, while the
inside wall is covered with
dragon and cloud patterns.
The cup's underside has a
six-character Ch'ien-lung
reign mark.