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 and Three 'Ch'ih-lung' on the Exterior and of One 'Ch'i-lung' on the Interior

18th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Carved rhinocerous horn

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max: H. 6.9 × W. 12.3 × D. 7.8 cm (2 11/16 × 4 13/16 × 3 1/16 in.)

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