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Cup with dragon handles and saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a cup and saucer set made of translucent yellow stone or glass. The cup has two handles shaped like dragons on either side. The saucer is oval-shaped and flat. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The cup and saucer are centered in the image. The cup has a wide mouth, a rounded body, and a small foot. The handles are curved and have a detailed dragon head at the top. The saucer has a raised edge. The overall color of the cup and saucer is a light yellow or amber hue.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Chalcedony
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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