Tang Dynasty-inspired Gold Cups with Embossed Figures

A pair of flower shaped cups, gold embossed with a ring handle…
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A pair of flower shaped cups, gold embossed with a ring handle and thumb rest, in the Tang Dynasty Tradition, the design and shape made by a master craftsmen, molded and hand finished, the embossing on each of the eight petals is of figures, some on horse back the Persian and Central Asian influence from the beginning of trade along the silk Routes [2]. Diameter 8 cm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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