Cup with ring handle and archaic designs, 16th–17th century

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Cup with ring handle and archaic designs, Ming (1368–1644) to Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 16th–17th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 3/4 in. ( cm), Jade, The abstract bodies of the two intertwined birds on the surface of this cup can be traced to the Bronze Age. The shape of the cup is based on similar jade cups of the Western Han dynasty (206 –

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Size: 3784px × 5044px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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