Oval cup with feline dragons; Jin (1115-1234) to Yuan (1271-1368) dynasty; 12th-14th century; China; Jade (nephrite); L. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Jade; Two long; sinuous dragons; of a type known as chihulong; are carved along the edges of the cup. The incised pattern decorating the cup resembles an auspicious fungus known as a lingzhi that is symbolic of the granting of wishes