清早期 犀角雕龍濤杯|Cup with two dragons in waves

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17th century · Rhinoceros horn · Asian Art

The bodies of two dragons are carved on the exterior of this cup and their heads are found inside. It must have been extraordinary to see the dragons partially submerged when wine was poured into the cup and to watch them emerge as the beverage was drunk.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Rhinoceros horn

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015