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1716 Yr Hotan Jade The 4 of Great Nobiblity Cup #954923

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1716 Yr Hotan Jade The 4 of Great Nobiblity Cup #954923
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This fine Cup The Four of Great Nobility was carved from a piece of fine-grained Sinkiang White Jade gemstone. It dates back to 1761 as shown in the marking on the lid reading 乾隆辛巳春御制 ,which means this cup was creatived in Spring of Xin Si Year, which is the spring of 1761 of Qianlong's Reign for imperial use. This fine White Jade Cup of 4 Good Friends of Literati was carved from a piece of fine-grained Nephrite White Jade Mined in Sinkiang Province of China. The theme of this cup is 4 Good Friends of Literati. Four Themes ?四君子? three flowers and one bamboo for each seasons (wanted to pursue the spiritual world) They were called 4 Men of Honour. the bamboo (zhú 竹), along with mei (méi 梅, the same tree as Japanese ume), orchids (lán 蘭), and chrysanthemum (jú 菊) are all held in high esteem and are collectively referred as "the four of great nobility" (四君子). Each plant represents a particular aspect of a noble person in confucian. I guarantee all my merchandise 100%. If you don't like it, simply ship it back for a FULL REFUND!! Bid With Confidence! MONEY BACK GUARANTEED IF NOT SATISFIED!
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1761</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:5.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:3.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:4.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:1.15</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:1716 Yr Hotan Jade The 4 of Great Nobiblity Cup</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Hotan Jade</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Hand Carved</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Canton</td></tr>
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