An ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine horn-form libation cup. Kangxi period (1662-1722) - image-1

Lot 146 Dα

An ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine horn-form libation cup. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Auction 1182 - overview Cologne
15.07.2021, 11:00 - The Exceptional Bernard De Leye Collection
Estimate: 2.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 2.750 € (incl. premium)

An ormolu-mounted Dehua blanc de Chine horn-form libation cup. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Modelled in the shape of a rhinoceros horn cup, applied with flowering branches of magnolia and prunus and shaped as feet, all covered with a white glaze. A narrow profile around the lip rim with a lambrequin motif in fire gilt bronze. Organically-shaped hinged handle fastened with hooks in the side loops.
H 6.6 cm.

Provenance

Formerly private collection, Belgium