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Marriage cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Marriage cup, created by an unknown artist, is a white jade object with a rounded body and two circular handles on either side. The handles are attached to the body and have a circular shape. A small number "600" is written on the front. The object has a flat lid with a circular design on top. The object sits on a flat surface with a gray background. A small rectangular label on the front-right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 348 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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