A Small Chinese Carved Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, 18th c., carved with two kui dragons clambering over the lip on either side of the flat loop handle, the sides with taotie masks on a squared spiral ground, height 2 1/2 in., width 3 in., depth 2 1/4 in Provenance: George W. Headley III, Lexington, KY, c. 1970; the Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington, KY (Acc. No. 81.9.2.3). Import/Export: Items made of or incorporating endangered or protected wildlife materials, irrespective of age or percentage of material included therein, may require a license or certificate authorizing export from the US as well as relevant authorizations from the country of import. It is the responsibility of the prospective purchaser to determine and be satisfied that the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations applying to the transportation, whether international or interstate, can be met before bidding. The inability of a buyer to transport property containing endangered or protected wildlife material is not a basis for cancellation or rescission of the sale. Although licenses can be obtained to export some types of endangered species, other types may not be exported at all, and other types may not be resold in certain states in the United States. Neal Auction Company cannot assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and purchasers can be given no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. Please check with a qualified shipping company to if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these export/import license and certificate requirements, or any other restrictions on its interstate transportation or exportation from the United States.