Period:Northern Qi (550–577)–Sui (581–618) dynasty Date:ca. second half of 6th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelaneous ware with relief decoration under clear glaze Dimensions:H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam of rim 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1924 Accession Number:24.180.1 The shape of this rhyton-type cup, as well as its beaded medallions, a palmette, and semipalmettes, all reflect the influence of Western metalwork. However, these foreign features have been counterbalanced in typically Chinese fashion by a distinctively homegrown dragon.
Period:Northern Qi (550–577)–Sui (581–618) dynasty Date:ca. second half of 6th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelaneous ware with relief decoration under clear glaze Dimensions:H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam of rim 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1924 Accession Number:24.180.1 The shape of this rhyton-type cup, as well as its beaded medallions, a palmette, and semipalmettes, all reflect the influence of Western metalwork. However, these foreign features have been counterbalanced in typically Chinese fashion by a distinctively homegrown dragon.