A CHINESE RHINOCEROS HORN LEAF-SHAPED BRUSH WASHER
明末清初 犀牛角葉形洗

A CHINESE RHINOCEROS HORN LEAF-SHAPED BRUSH WASHER

Late Ming - Qing Dynasty

明末清初 犀牛角葉形洗

The brush washer carved in relief in the shape of a leave depicting the vein structure of a leaf, the washer is now of almost flat surface as it as been worn down due to wear and tear consistent with age, ranging from tones of dark brown to amber.

19cm wide, weight approx. 45g

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PROVENANCE:

European Private Collection of a Gentleman

來源：

歐洲紳士私人收藏

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NOTE:

Please note a similar carving in Chapman. Jan. The Art of Rhinoceros Carving in China, Christie's Books, p. 105, fig. 94.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT EXPORT LICENCES FOR RHINOCEROS HORN WILL ONLY BE GRANTED UPON APPLICATION SHOULD THE HAMMER PRICE MEET OR EXCEED THE VALUE OF 100 USD PER GRAM IN RESPECT OF THE WEIGHT OF THE ITEM.

請注意，只有在該拍品落槌價達到或超過每克100美元的價值時，方可以物品的重量申請犀牛角製品的出口許可證。