Cup modeled after a rhyton

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This cup, modeled after a rhyton, or drinking horn, reflects the influence of ancient Persian metalwork, from its octagonal shape to its raised decoration of beaded medallions and palmettes. A distinctively Chinese dragon counterbalances these influences. The high-fired white stoneware and clear glaze exemplify China’s advanced ceramic technology in the sixth century.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art