Period:Jin (1115–1234) to Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty Date:12th–14th century Culture:China Medium:Jade (nephrite) Dimensions:L. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) Classification:Jade Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.5.7 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.
Period:Jin (1115–1234) to Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty Date:12th–14th century Culture:China Medium:Jade (nephrite) Dimensions:L. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) Classification:Jade Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.5.7 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.