VesselsChinese17th century

UNCARVED RHINOCEROS HORN

17th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Horn

Culture

Chinese

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max.: H. 27.4 × W. 11.3 × D. 9.8 cm (10 13/16 × 4 7/16 × 3 7/8 in.)

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