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Libation Cup in the Form of a Jue
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A jue is an ancient Chinese vessel originally designed for serving wine during ceremonies. Bronze jue became prominent during the Shang (c. 1500–1050 BCE) and Zhou (1050–221 BCE) dynasties. This particular piece, made of porcelain during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), emulates the earlier bronze designs. It reflects the owner's taste for antiquity.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineLibation Cup in the Form of a Jue, 1662–1722. China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722). Porcelain with incised and applied decoration and yellow glaze; overall: 13.4 x 14.2 cm (5 1/4 x 5 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, 1964.177
