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Cup with two dragons in waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown cup with two dragon heads protruding from either side. The cup has an irregular shape with a wavy rim. Two dragons are carved into the side of the cup. The dragons are surrounded by waves. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The cup sits on a white surface and casts a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Rhinoceros horn
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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