VesselsChinese17th century

DRINKING CUPS,SEVERAL CARVED OBJECTS MADE OF RHINO CEROS HORN,AND WOODEN STANDS.

17th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Horn

Culture

Chinese

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max.: H. 13.9 × W. 18.9 × D. 11.8 cm (5 1/2 × 7 7/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

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