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Cup with dragon handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cup with dragon handles; The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The cup is made of white jade. The cup is bowl shaped. It has two dragon handles on opposite sides. Each dragon handle is shaped like two dragons with their heads curled around to form a loop. The dragons have small round eyes and open mouths. The dragons are carved on the sides of the bowl. The bowl has a smooth, glossy finish. A raised oval design with a double border is in the center. The cup is on display on a light-colored surface with a small sign below. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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