Large Cup with Ring Handle

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The flat bowl, attached ring handle, and raised entwined palmettes on this cup are typical of works produced under Tibetan rule in the seventh and eighth centuries. Chinese historical annals record the extensive and extravagant use of gold and silver in Tibet during this period. However, this production has only recently been identified, largely on the basis of similar pieces excavated at sites in northwestern China.

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