VesselsChinese16th-17th century

Small Jade Foliate Cup with Handle in the Form of an Openwork 'Chilong' Dragon

16th cent. - 17th cent.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cloudy, grayish white nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

3.7 x 8.7 x 6.9 cm (1 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in.)

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