Rhinoceros horn carved lotus leaf cup

[Rhinoceros horn carved lotus leaf shaped cup]

Rhinoceros horn carved lotus leaf shaped cup, in the late Ming Dynasty, 8.5 cm high, 17.2 caliber × 10.2 cm
The cup lotus leaf shape is carved according to the natural shape of rhinoceros horn and its color change. The lotus leaves are in the upper pocket and the mouth is in the shape of a basin. The three leaf stems are intertwined at the bottom of the cup to form a cup foot. The stem thorn is protruding, one stem is connected with the leaf cup, one stem end is connected with the lotus seed with three petals left, and the other stem is connected with the small lotus leaf rolled up like a box. This cup is decorated with strong branches and leaves, and lined with a bunch of small begonia flowers, revealing a strong sense of autumn
The shape of this corner cup is thick and elegant. In addition to the carving and embossing techniques, it also uses the hot joining technique to make the lotus leaf branches and stems outside the cup twists and turns, natural and beautiful. The carving technique shows elegant and beautiful charm in simplicity, and exquisite craftsmanship in simplicity. It was made by experts in Jiangsu at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

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