Oval Cup Stand with Animal Masks

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval Cup Stand with Animal Masks by Unknown. The object is oval-shaped with a flat bottom and raised rim. It has a circular indentation in the center. The object is white with brown designs etched into it. The designs on the inside include swirling patterns and animal masks. There are four animal masks visible, two on either side, with curved lines around them. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The object appears to be made of jade or marble. There is a small inscription etched into the center of the circular indentation. The object has a decorative border around the edge. The border consists of interconnected geometric shapes. The object is displayed on a plain background.