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Stem Cup

1368–1644

China, Ming dynasty

(1368–1644)
Medium
white jade
Measurements
Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.322
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A white jade stem cup features a wide, translucent bowl tapering into a sturdy, cylindrical base. The creamy material reveals internal mottled white patches like soft clouds within its polished surface. The bowl curves sharply from a thin, circular rim to meet the stem, which widens slightly toward the foot. Light glows through the delicate walls, emphasizing the stone's organic variations and smooth, lustrous finish.

Stem Cup

1368–1644

China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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