Tripod Cup with an Elongated Handle in the Form of a Dragon Head and with Decoration of a 'T'ao-t'ieh' Mask on the Exterior and of Two 'Ch'i-lung' on the Interior
VesselsChinese18th century

Tripod Cup with an Elongated Handle in the Form of a Dragon Head and with Decoration of a 'T'ao-t'ieh' Mask on the Exterior and of Two 'Ch'i-lung' on the Interior

18th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Carved rhinoceros horn
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max.: H. 6.5 × W. 11.8 × D. 7.4 cm (2 9/16 × 4 5/8 × 2 15/16 in.)

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