Oval cup with feline dragons, Jin (1115–1234) to Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, 12th–14th century, China, Jade (nephrite), L. 4 5/8

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Oval cup with feline dragons, Jin (1115–1234) to Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, 12th–14th century, China, Jade (nephrite), L. 4 5/8 in. ( cm), Jade, Two long, sinuous dragons, of a type known as chihulong, are carved along the edges of the cup. The incised pattern decorating the cup resembles an auspicious fungus known as a lingzhi that is symbolic of the granting of wishes

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Size: 5095px × 3822px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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