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Large Cup with Ring Handle

8th century
Not on view
The flat bowl, attached ring handle, and raised entwined palmettes on this cup are typical of works produced under Tibetan rule in the seventh and eighth centuries. Chinese historical annals record the extensive and extravagant use of gold and silver in Tibet during this period. However, this production has only recently been identified, largely on the basis of similar pieces excavated at sites in northwestern China.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Large Cup with Ring Handle
  • Period: Tibetan period
  • Date: 8th century
  • Culture: Northwestern China
  • Medium: Silver with parcel gilding
  • Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. at handle 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Diam. of rim 5 in. (12.7 cm)
    Diam. of foot 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Pat and John Rosenwald and The Dillon Fund Gifts, and
    Rogers and Louis V. Bell Funds, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.628
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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