

Cup in the shape of an archaic vessel with feline dragons
The object is a cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a handle on the left side, and it is shaped like a dragon or feline creature. The body of the cup features carvings of similar creatures, likely dragons, and possibly other designs. The cup's exterior has a darker brown color with lighter brown accents. A geometric pattern encircles the rim of the cup. The cup appears to be made of a material such as bronze or wood, and it has a pedestal base. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th century
- Medium:
- Rhinoceros horn
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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