probably 17th century
Overglaze enamels probably added at a later date
H. 6.3 x Diam. 9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Horn
17th centuryChineseHorn
17th centuryChineseCast bronze
14th-17th centuryChineseCarved rhinoceros horn
17th centuryChineseBlue-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue; with underglaze cobalt-blue double circle on the base
17th-18th centuryChineseCarved rhinoceros horn
17th centuryChineseHammered silver with chased decoration and parcel gilding
17th-20th centuryChineseCarved rhinoceros horn
16th-17th centuryChineseBiscuit porcelain with decoration painted in green, aubergine, turquoise, and black enamels against a yellow enamel ground; with spurious underglaze cobalt-blue mark reading "Da Ming Chenghua nian zhi" within a double circle on the base
17th centuryChineseBlue-and-white ware: procelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue
17th centuryChineseHorn
17th centuryChineseMonochrome enamelled ware: porcelain with yellow enamel applied on the biscuit over incised decoration, the base with clear glaze; spurious underglaze cobalt-blue mark on base reading "Hongzhi nian zhi"
17th centuryChinese