A finely carved rhinoceros libation cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

Carved in the form of a large hollow lingzhi fungus, the exterior carved with lingzhi fronds growing up from the openwork stalk base to the rim, entwined with two chilong and with a bamboo stalk handle. rising to a cluster of larger lingzhi at the top. Length 15,5 cm, height 7,5 cm. Height with wooden stand 14,5 cm.

Cracks due to dryness of the material.