Rhinoceros horn carved lotus litchi cup

[Rhinoceros horn carved lotus litchi cup]

Rhinoceros horn carved lotus litchi cup, clear, 12.5 cm high, 13.8-9 cm caliber
This cup is made with the original shape of rhinoceros horn, with a wide mouth and a closed body. The body of the cup is like a flower, the rim of the cup is like a flower petal, and there is a peduncle at the center of the round bottom. The stems and branches are carved around the peduncle, which gradually converge downward, and then extend to the outer wall of the cup body upward, with embossed lotus, lotus seed and litchi fruit. Two stalks of grass are carved on one side of the cup body, forming the cup shape. The decoration of this cup is both realistic and decorative. The conversion of relief and carving techniques is flexible and flexible. The solidity of the upper part of the utensil is in sharp contrast with the lightness and dexterity of the lower part. The artistic effect is strong.