Wedding-Cup

Date1850

MediumEnamel, copper

DimensionsObject/Work: 102 x 115 mm

ClassificationsReligious/Ritual Equipment

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Object numberC04179

DescriptionThree legged cup or Jue. It has three legs, handles shaped like fish, a jutting lip at the top for drinking, and two nails appearing from the top on either side. It has a blue ground decorated with pink floral motifs, bamboo and golden lines. It would have been used by the bride and groom during the marriage ceremony.

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