Dragon-Head Rhyton Cup with Stylized Leaves and Dots
Unknown
Tang dynasty (618–907), late 7th or early 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with molded decoration and green lead glaze
Dimensions
7.7 × 12.7 × 5.8 cm (3 × 5 × 2 1/4 in.)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
187089
About the Artist
Unknown
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