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Goblet with openwork flower design
Goblet with openwork flower design

Goblet with openwork flower design

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1600
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsRhinoceros horn
DimensionsH. 10 1/4 in x W. 4 1/2 in, H. 26 cm x W. 11.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65M21
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information

Rhinoceros-horn cups are judged on thebasis of age, quality of carving, color, and the amount of material utilized to create them. Because they are less practical to use, cups in the shape of the original rhinoceros horn, like this one, are of greatest rarity.

Subject
  • rock
  • wave
  • crane
  • deer
  • plum branch
  • peach branch
  • camellia branch
  • temple bell