A blanc de chine libation cup, Qing dynasty.

In the shape of a rhinoceros horn, decorated in relief with animals in a landscape setting. On a wooden stand. The cups height 5.5 cm. Total height including the stand c. 6.5 cm.

Wear. Minor firing cracks to the exterior of the base.

Provenance

Collection Heidi Boyce Broström (1939–2022), änka efter skeppsredaren Dan-Axel Broström (1915–1976).
From the Collection of Heidi Boyce Broström (1943-2022) and Dan Axel Broström (1915-1976).

Dan Axel Broström was the third-generation ship-owner in the prestigious Broström Company group. When he took over the firm in 1949 they had 18 000 employees.
The Canadian model and geologist Heidi was Dan-Axel Broströms third wife, the couple lived at the fashionable Särö, a few miles south of Gothenburg.

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