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Reproduction Western Han cup
Reproduction Western Han cup
Object Number 986-33-60/14453
Display Title Reproduction Western Han cup
Descriptions
Object Description Reproduction of Western Han dynasty (3rd c. BC) lacquer cup from tomb at Mawangdui, near Changsha, Hunan Province; oval with handles on long sides; black exterior; black and orange decorated handles; orange interior with three black characters
Inventory Description Cup, black and red lacquer, oval, long flat handles each side, red decoration
Classification
  • Cup
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Hunan / <County> / Changsha / Mawangdui
Intrasite Tomb
Additional Geographic Terms Changsha, Near
Materials Lacquer, Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 12.8 x 17.2 cm (1 3/4 x 5 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-33-60/14453
Provenance
Donor Robert E. Murowchick (12/29/86)

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