Stem Cup. Culture: China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia). Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of mouth 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Date: 7th-9th century.The intertwined vine with its curled leaves is reminiscent of Sogdian imagery and motifs found in Gandharan Dionysian reliefs. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are placed in rectangular frames beneath the cup rim. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Name: Stem Cup. Culture: China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia). Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of mouth 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Date: 7th-9th century.The intertwined vine with its curled leaves is reminiscent of Sogdian imagery and motifs found in Gandharan Dionysian reliefs. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are placed in rectangular frames beneath the cup rim. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - SuperStock
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Stem Cup. Culture: China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia). Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of mouth 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Date: 7th-9th century.The intertwined vine with its curled leaves is reminiscent of Sogdian imagery and motifs found in Gandharan Dionysian reliefs. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are placed in rectangular frames beneath the cup rim. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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