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Cup depicting Three Laughers of Tiger Ravine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, intricately carved wooden cup on a stand. The cup is made of a reddish-brown wood and has a funnel shape. It features detailed carvings, likely depicting a scene with trees, figures and birds. The cup sits on a stand with a darker wood. The stand is carved with more detailed designs, featuring birds perched on what appears to be waves or water, supporting the base. The background of the image fades from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the image is "Cup depicting Three Laughers of Tiger Ravine".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Rhinoceros horn
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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