Libation Cup
1662–1722
Maker Unknown
Chinese Art
Libation Cup, 1662–1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722). Jade; diameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.424 Auspicious inscriptions on the base and front of the jade cup convey wishes for longevity.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jade
- Formatted Medium
- jade
- Medium
- jade
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: 萬壽長春 Translation: "wan shou chang chun" Remark: Auspicious inscription on the base Inscription: 壽 Translation: Longevity Remark: In a roundel on the front of the cup
- Departments
- Chinese Art
- Accession Number
- 1920.424
- Credit Line
- Gift of J. H. Wade
- Exhibitions
- Chinese Jades: The Great Tradition, China through the Magnifying Glass: Masterpieces in Miniature and Detail, <em>Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing</em>, Asia House Gallery, New York, NY (October 9-December 7, 1980); Detroit Institute of Fine Arts, Detroit, MI (January 12-February 22, 1981); Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA (March 26-May 10, 1981); Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI (May 17-September 13, 1981).
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 010 Focus Gallery
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