Carved rhinoceros horn incense holder in the shape of a plum tree, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Carved rhinoceros horn incense holder in the shape of a plum tree, Qing dynasty, 18th century

• Image Number: C1G000009N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Carvings
• Function: Incense set
• Material: Animal/horn/rhinoceros horn
• Description:
  The Rhinoceros Horn Carved Flower Basket and the Rhinoceros Horn Carved Plum Tree Fragrance Carving (Medium Carving 9, Medium Carving 10) are rare rhinoceros horn carvings. One is carved like a bamboo woven basket with movable handles. The basket is carved with plum branch narcissus, and the carving is simple. Another plum tree is carved with an old trunk and branches. The plum blossoms are in bud. The hollow trunk can be used as incense sticks. The sabre technique is skilled. Two pieces are placed on the red sandalwood seat in groups, one is deep and the other is shallow. They are both simple and elegant furnishings.