Cup in the shape of a magnolia blossom, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Rhinoceros horn cup, teak stand, H. incl. base 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Horn, The rhinoceros was once widespread in China, but by the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) it had become an exotic species whose skin was sought after to make armor and its horns carved into drinking cups
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Cup, shape, magnolia blossom, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 18th century, China, Rhinoceros horn cup, teak stand, H, incl, base 11, 27.9 cm, W, 5 3/4, 14.6, Diam, 6 5/8, 16.8, Horn, rhinoceros, widespread, Han, 206 B.C.–.D, 220, exotic species, skin, armor, horns carved, drinking cups
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