A carved Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup from the 17th or 18th century sold for $318,600 at a sale of Asian antiques held in Florida. Another highlight was a Chinese hand-carved red coral figure depicting a seated happy Buddha, from the Late Qing period, which sold for $28,750. Read More +
BEVERLY, Mass – A Dec. 8-10, 2011 Asian arts and antiques auction will offer a rare Chinese rhinoceros horn Buddhist stupa, which is expected to sell for as much as $50,000. It is widely expected to take top lot honors, followed closely by a strand of 19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn prayer beads, comprised of 108 beads interspaced with carved coral and ivory beads, with an overall length of 59 inches, which estimated at $20,000-$30,000. The two rhino horn lots are offered by Kaminski Auctions, which hopes to build on the success of its August Asian sale. Read More +