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Cup modeled after a rhyton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a fluted rim. The cup has a raised band around the middle with a design of small dots arranged in circles. Below the band, a raised design depicting a dragon or serpent-like creature curled around the cup, surrounded by foliage and flowers. The cup sits on a grey gradient background that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th century
Medium
Stoneware with relief decoration under clear glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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