Cup in the shape of a bamboo shoot
Place of OriginChina
Date1644-1911
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsIron and ivory
DimensionsH. 9 1/2 in x Diam. 3 1/4 in, H. 24.1 cm x Diam. 8.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62M56
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
Inscribed(A) 1. Sitting amidst the fragrant air of the peach blossoms,
2. From behind the fan singing follows after wine.
(B) She serves perfumed wine with red sleeves folded.
(C) 1. The breeze and the moon is enjoyed as wine is served on the edge of the pond,
2. As the craft returns down the bay, the lilies and the lostus are admired.
(E) As the bright moon hangs in the sky the goblet is held in the hand.
(F) 1. The green field covered with yellow flowers encourages the free imbibing of wine,
2. Brocaded garments with crepe sleeves follow the Spring wind.
(G) The heart is intoxicated even before drinking.
(H) Looking at flowers is an inducement to empty the goblet.
(I) Oft times exquisite wines are offered in this.
(J) Golden wine, so pure in this goblet, never is spoiled by worldly dust.
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Subject
- bird
- branch
- flower
- plant
- bamboo shoot
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1644-1750
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1750-1800
approx. 1700-1800
perhaps 1700-1950