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Cup

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign

(1736–95)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.502
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Description

In the Qing dynasty, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in nonofficial positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population also encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This cup with open-work interlacing dragons shows the creative mind of the skilled artisan who carved it from a round piece of jade.

Cup

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

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