Cup in the Form of an Open Lotus Leaf, with Water Weeds and Grasses Amongst Lotus Buds and Stalks
Unknown
Late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th/18th century
Medium
Rhinoceros horn
Dimensions
10.6 × 15.1 × 11.2 cm (4 3/16 × 5 15/16 × 4 7/16 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
78541
About the Artist
Unknown
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