Stemmed Cup (Gaozu Bei) with Sword-Pommel Pattern

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Stemmed Cup (Gaozu Bei) with Sword-Pommel Pattern

China, Chinese, Middle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550
Furnishings; Serviceware
Carved red lacquer (tixi) on wood core
3 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (9.21 x 14.29 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley (M.79.89.1)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Far Eastern Lacquers.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.