VesselsChinese

Small Cup (one of two)

late Tang to Song period, 9th-13th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Transparent amber glass over lead core, the lead possibly covered with gold foil

Culture

Chinese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 2.2 x Diam. 3.2 cm (7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

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