VesselsChinese14th-17th century

Cylindrical Jade Cup

1368 - 1644

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Translucent greenish white and brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

14th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10.1 x Diam. 6.7 x Thickness 0.3 cm (4 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in.) 216 g

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