A BUFFALO HORN AND SILVER LIBATION CUP, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYFinely carved in the form of an ingot, the sides flaring upwards to a high arch, each end mounted with a delicate silver fitting finely chased with stylized lotus blossoms, scrolling foliage, and butterflies. The translucent horn of a beautiful pale amber tone with distinct darker shadings.Provenance: Collection de Monsieur E., a private collection of Tibetan bronzes in France, and thence by descent.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, expected age cracks, and minuscule nicks to horn and silver.Weight: 87.8 gDimensions: Length 18.4 cm十九世紀西藏水牛角鑲銀杯雕成元寶狀，兩側向上張開成拱形，每一端都鑲雕銀纏枝蓮紋和蝴蝶。美麗的淡琥珀色半透明牛角，帶有明顯的深色陰影。