Beaker-Shaped Vase with Dragon and Phoenix (Hua Gu)

Beaker-shaped vase with dragon and phoenix, Hua Gu. Gray jade vase with flared mouth and narrow base. Vase features a dragon and a phoenix carved into it. The dragon and phoenix are surrounded by carved vines and leaves. A mythical creature with an elongated body and curled tail sits on top of the vase. The vase has a smooth, polished surface. The background is light grey. The image is in black and white. A label at the bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum".