A FINELY ENGRAVED SMALL SILVER CUP, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
A FINELY ENGRAVED SMALL SILVER CUP
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The sides are finely engraved and chased on the exterior with a formally arranged pattern of conjoined foliate scrolls, all against a ring-punched ground above the low, flaring ring foot. One side is applied with a ring-handle with a projecting thumb piece on top.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high; weight 53.3 g
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A FINELY ENGRAVED SMALL SILVER CUP
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The sides are finely engraved and chased on the exterior with a formally arranged pattern of conjoined foliate scrolls, all against a ring-punched ground above the low, flaring ring foot. One side is applied with a ring-handle with a projecting thumb piece on top.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high; weight 53.3 g