明晚期犀角雕玉蘭杯|Cup in the shape of a magnolia blossom

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early 17th century · Rhinoceros horn · Asian Art

明晚期犀角雕玉蘭杯|Cup in the shape of a magnolia blossom — Unknown

Once grown exclusively for the imperial family, magnolias are sometimes understood as allusions to beautiful women.

Artist: Unknown
Date: early 17th century
Medium: Rhinoceros horn
Culture: China
Department: Asian Art
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1908

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