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Cup with Dragon Handles
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Three dragons, auspicious symbols for good fortune, grasp the rim of this bowl. A large <em>shou </em>(longevity) character is visible on the outside wall. Drinking cups with dragon handles were elite luxuries. The yellowish-white color and refined techniques are characteristic of Suzhou workshops that served the court, scholar-officials, and the merchant class. The optimistic attribution to Lu Zigang (late 1500s), a jade master recorded to have been active in Suzhou, suggests that its maker used the master’s name to attract wealthy clients eager to demonstrate their refined taste and connoisseurship.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kangxi reign (1662-1722) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1662–1722 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722) |
| Medium | Pale gray-green white jade |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Jade |
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