Octagonal cup with dragon handles

17th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 218

This cup is extraordinary both for its design and fine casting. Each panel presents a different legendary story conveying auspicious wishes of traditional values.

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明末清初　銅鎏金人物故事圖八方螭耳杯
Title: Octagonal cup with dragon handles
Period: Late Ming (1368–1644)– early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty
Date: 17th century
Culture: China
Medium: Gilt copper alloy
Dimensions: H. to handles 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); H. to rim (2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. of rim 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. of foot 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2017
Object Number: 2017.20
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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