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◇ Collection Name:Jade Ear Cup
◇ Historical date:Western Han dynasty
◇ Collection Size:Height: 3.8 cm. Caliber: 11.1-14.3 cm.
◇ Collection Source:Excavated from the tomb of the king of Chu at Shizishan
Jade ear cup is carved by whole jade with bluish white colour, translucent form, and brown ooze spot in some parts. The cup body is oval with bridge ears on both sides for easy grasping. The cup body is thick and heavy and the whole body is polished. The plain face has no grain, which is natural carved and shows plain and concise beauty. This vessel was found in the first ear chamber on the west side of the tomb road, which was not robbed. It was unearthed with 1 jade cup and 2 jade goblet. The four jade vessels were arranged in a row, and the combination was clear. Jade ear cup is also known as “Yushang”, like a ship and oval, and both sides of the ear are attached to the edge of the cup mouth.