New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Rhinoceros Horn Cup with Handle in the Form of Frolicking Chilong-Dragons with Archaic Bronze Decoration

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty

Date18th century

MediumRhinoceros horn

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (7 x 14.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.103

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 204

DescriptionLibation cup of rhinocerous horn. Cup has wide flaring mouth in oval shape, tapering to .50" foot with rounded, recessed base. One side has carving of dragons or feline animals crawling up the side to form the handle. Ring of square spiral design around mouth & foot. Same design forms ground for archaic dragon motif panel encircling center of cup. Rather worn, especially design area on one side some rough areas both sides of foot.