Ear-Cup

China

Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

  • Titles Ear-Cup (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium lacquer
  • Dimensions 1 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 5 in. (3.5 x 15.6 x 12.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of the Birmingham Asian Art Society, 1996.30
  • Work Type cup
  • Classification Containers

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