The belt cups with dragon handles of the Mongol period in precious metal [see MTW 1388] gradually fell out of fashion in the later 14th-century Iranian world, but a reminiscence of their ceremoni ... See full description on web site.
Date
late 15th century
Medium
monolithic dark green translucent jade, inlaid with gold
DescriptionKhalili Collection Islamic Art mxd 0057.1.jpg
Cup with Dragon Handle
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Khalili Collections
Author
Khalili Collections
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