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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
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