Chinese carved buffalo horn Libation Cup 10.5cm, Qing Dynasty. Height: 4 inches = 10.5 cm Weight: 190 g = 6.5 oz. Age of the horn: it is likely to be made in the Qing Imperial Dynasty or earlier. Shipping in USA: FEDEX or UPS International shipping is available: ask for the rates. Provenance: The horn was purchased at auction in Australia. References: History: Libation Cup In Chinese customs, rice wine or tea is poured in front of an altar or tombstone horizontally from right to left with both hands as an offering to gods and in honor of deceased. The offering is usually placed on the altar for a while before being offered in libation. In more elaborate ceremonies honoring deities, the libation may be done over the burning paper offerings; whereas for the deceased, the wine is only poured onto the ground.Condition perfect, there is no damage and no restorations. Insignificant wear and tear as a result of aging.Low Estimate: 500;High Estimate: 2000;
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