Rhinoceros horn cup

Made:
China
maker:
Unknown

Rhinoceros horn cup, straight sides tapering to base, short stem and pedestal foot, probably Chinese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642588
Materials:
rhinoceros horn
Measurements:
overall: 77 mm 75 mm,
type:
horn cup

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