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Rhinoceros horn cup with landscape designs on exterior that stands upon a small wooden base.
Libation Cup
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Libation Cup

Artist Chinese Artist
Date17th century
Place of originChina
MediumHorn
Dimensionswithout stand: 6 x 3 1/4 in. (15.2 x 8.3 cm)
with stand: 6 x 3 3/4 in. (15.2 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Alan Whitehouse, In Memory of Hugh Whitehouse
Object number2010.62
Collections
Visual DescriptionRhinoceros horn cup with landscape designs on exterior that stands upon a small wooden base.
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Image Not Available for Untitled
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