Rhinoceros horn carved hollyhock-shaped cup

[Rhinoceros horn carved hollyhock-shaped cup]

Rhinoceros horn carved hollyhock-shaped cup, 39.7cm high, 14.6-11.8cm caliber
The cup is carved in the shape of a folded hollyhock. The main branch is split into two at the waist, and is folded at the mouth of the cup. There are also twigs coiled between them, which are interspersed and turned. The petal-shaped cup mouth is spiral with the rhinoceros horn pattern. The inner bottom of the cup is carved with stamens
is limited by angular shape. The bending of branches, leaves and buds is slightly exaggerated, but generally speaking, it is more realistic. The blade of the broken branch is meticulous, and the carving, relief, shallow carving and other techniques are used with ease. The dye is slightly deep on the branches, and fades to the flowers and leaves, making the horn cup look beautiful in ancient elegance. It is a fine product in rhinoceros horn carving