#for time period reference: 650-700 is around the time wu zetian was empress and then emperor; yang guifei died in 756
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sasanid-style silver cup, decorated with chased floral scrolls on a dotted ground, with loop and thumb-piece handle. tang dynasty, 650-750.
#china#tang dynasty#decorative arts#museum trawling#image source: the victoria and albert museum#you can really see the influence of imported wares and metalsmiths who immigrated from central asia.......#for time period reference: 650-700 is around the time wu zetian was empress and then emperor; yang guifei died in 756
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