VesselsChinese16th-17th century

Stem Cup with Domed Cover

late 16th cent. - early 17th cent.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Carved rhinoceros horn

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10.3 x Diam. 10.2 cm (4 1/16 x 4 in.)

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