Two libation cups


Late Qing/ Republic periodThe larger of bamboo, carved to resemble a rhinoceros horn cup, deeply undercut with two cranes forming part of the handle as they stand on the limbs of a pine tree spreading across both sides of the vessel (rim chip); the smaller of agate, carved in the shape of a peach with thinly sectioned translucent walls, the reticulated branch handle topped by a single blossom and issuing leafy twigs with further fruit and leaves in relief (tiny rim chip).4 3/4 and 3 1/4in (12 and 8.5cm) long