Chinese Art. A carved bamboo-root libation cup decorated with archaic motifs and chilongs China, Qing dynasty, 18th century . Modelled after and imitation of the rhinoceros horn libation cup, the body carved in low relief with achaic tao-tie arranged in horizontal bands. It is fitted with a S-scroll handle on a side embellished with five chilongs climbing on it and three further chilongs clambering on the exterior of the vessel. For a close related item please see the one sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, April 7th 2015, lot 3043.. Cm 12,00 x 12,50.