Mortuary Cup (uncertain)

Cup

31-31-8

From: China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 31-31-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Technique Fired | Ceramic
Description

Cup without handle. Small crudely fashioned drinking cup of slate grey clay. Flaring lip, rounding body, slanting to a flat base. Probably made for mortuary use only.

Height 5.4 cm
Outside Diameter 9.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Theodore Greene, 1931

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