Bidspirit auction | Three Dehua Blanc de Chine

Three Dehua Blanc de Chine porcelain libation cups in the shape of rhinoceros horns. China, Qing Dynasty, 17th–18th century - The largest is 8.5 cm high; 4.8 cm wide; the smallest is 6.3 cm high; 3.8 cm wide. The three cups are made of cream-white porcelain, and the relief decoration imitates the carved rhinoceros horn, the deer on the left and the floral/lotus elements on the right probably represent auspices of longevity, prosperity and purity. PROVENANCE Donna Barnathan Aroni dei Conti Camondo Collection