Cup in the shape of a magnolia blossom, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), early 17th century, China, Rhinoceros horn, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); H. incl. base 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Horn, Once grown exclusively for the imperial family, magnolias are sometimes understood as allusions to beautiful women.
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Cup, shape, magnolia blossom, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, early 17th century, China, Rhinoceros horn, H, 4, 10.2 cm, incl, base 5 3/4, 14.6, Horn, Once grown, exclusively, imperial family, magnolias, sometimes understood, allusions, beautiful women
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