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Libation Cup

Libation Cup

Culture: Chinese

Medium: rhinoceros horn, teakwood
Dimensions:
Overall (including base): 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (21 x 14.6 x 9.8 cm)
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Object number: 1938.161.2
The cup has three figures, trees, sacred fungus, house and bird in relief; and a distinct flaring rim.  The teakwood pedestal is pierced with interlacing branches of pine and sacred fungus. The sacred fungus "ling chih" is an emblem of longevity.
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