VesselsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Winged Cup (Erbei)

206 BCE - 220 CE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Shell with gilt bronze fitting

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4 x W. 14.4 x D. 10.6 cm (1 9/16 x 5 11/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

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