Brown jade cup with carved dragon head handle and vegetal motifs. The cup has a flared, scalloped rim. The handle is on the right side and consists of a dragon's head and neck protruding from the body of the cup. The cup sits on a short, cylindrical base. The surface features carvings resembling leaves and branches. The background is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1600
- Medium:
- Rhinoceros horn
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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