

Cup modeled after a rhyton
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
- View original
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