Rhinoceros horn carved animal story cup

[Rhinoceros horn carved animal story cup]

Rhinoceros horn carved animal story cup, clear, caliber 15.1 × 11 cm, height 7.6 cm
This device is carved from Asian rhinoceros horn. The root of the horn is like honey, and the bottom of the cup is light brown. The cup is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, the mouth is oval, one side is slightly wide, folded and flowing wide. Two goldfish are embossed in the mouth edge, playing with each other, fresh and flexible. The outer wall adopts relief, carving and other techniques. The upper part of the outer wall is carved with a stone and a pavilion, and the lower part is lined with the carved sea water. The sea water flows from the flowing outer wall and meanders to the bottom of the cup. Shrimps, crabs, snails and a variety of fish swim in it. The other side is separated by trees, stones and vines. On the upper right, a large and strong cow is carved to stroll leisurely. A small monkey is playing beside it, with a vivid form. There are three people standing down the stone steps in the carved pavilion below. An old man with a bamboo hat and a kind face lives in the back with a long beard and a bow smile. Two children stand in front of him, both holding lotus leaves, and one of his left leg is bent to dance, as if celebrating another harvest year. This picture shows the scene of people living and working in peace and contentment in a stable social background. This weapon is auspicious in its design. It is fluent in knife use, fine in polishing and excellent in workmanship.

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