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Libation Cup

Artwork Details

Libation Cup
1654-1722
blue and white ceramic
1 7/8 in. (4.76 cm)
Promised gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA ‘65
PG2020.2.55A&B

Description

Subject Matter:

This libation cup comes from the Chinese tradition of pouring rice wine or tea at an altar in offering to the gods and as a ritual of respect to those who has passed.

https://www.barnebys.co.uk/blog/offering-sweet-libations

Physical Description:

Porcelain blue and white libation cup with kylin on edge. It sits on a custom wooden stand.

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