A tall horn libation cup, carved in relief and intaglio with…
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A tall horn libation cup, carved in relief and intaglio with dragons, bats and archaic style mythical beasts to the surface of the cup, raised on three leaf shaped feet. Height 16.5 cm, on oblong wooden stand

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  • Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.

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