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Cup with two feline dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white jade cup titled "Cup with two feline dragons" by an unknown artist. The cup is made of white jade and has a smooth, glossy finish. It is rounded with a flat bottom and four small feet. The cup has two dragon handles on either side, each with a feline-like head and a curled body. The dragons are carved in a curved shape, with their heads facing outward and their bodies extending along the rim of the cup. The background of the image is a gradient of black to gray, with the cup casting a slight shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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