'Mutton Fat' Cup On Stand
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Object NameCup
Mediumjadeite and wood
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 7.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm, Diameter: 8 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024845
About MeThis jadeite cup is in the shape of lingzi fungus which symbolises good health and longevity.Jadeite, also known as imperial jade, is the most prized of the two types of jade (the other type of jade is called nephrite). In Chinese culture, jade is highly prized and associated with purity. Chinese jade lapidary artists are highly skilled and produced intricate carvings.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
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Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
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Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
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Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
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Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
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