Rhinoceros horn cup

Made:
China
maker:
Unknown

Rhinoceros horn cup, conical, carved in relief with dragons, Chinese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A27250
Materials:
rhinoceros horn
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 142 mm x 85 mm,
type:
horn cup
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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