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Pale grey green jade with brown veins and flecking, hollowed and decorated, the handles with feline dragon clambering over the rim in high relief. Jade cups in this form are very commonly seen in the Ming dynasty. It is very likely the design was copied from Song qingbai porcelain
Mrs May Cippico in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Constance Goetze
Height: 8 cm
Length: 14.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1951) by Cippico, May, Mrs
1368 - 1644
Accession number: O.13-1951
Primary reference Number: 138770
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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