金至元 玉雕雲螭杯|Oval cup with chi dragons amid clouds
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12th–14th century · Jade (nephrite) · Asian Art
Two long, sinuous dragons, of a type known as chihulong, are carved along the edges of the cup. The incised pattern decorating the cup resembles an auspicious fungus known as a lingzhi that is symbolic of the granting of wishes.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 12th–14th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
