Jade half-gourd cup, Mughal Empire-China Archive

Image Number: K1C002860N000000000PAG
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Jades
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
Description:
The green jade is shaped like a half cut bottle gourd, and the melon petals are separated by dense and symmetrical wave edges. A six petal flower is embossed on the curved melon handle, with gold filigree and ruby embedded in the core, and the edge of the handle is decorated with acanthus leaf patterns; The stems and leaves protrude from the handle end to the bottom of the utensil, and a lotus flower in full bloom is embossed. The core is inlaid with gold wire and ruby. The flower and leaf patterns are vivid and natural, which should be the works of the Mogul Empire in the middle of the 17th century. After entering the Qing Palace, add silk tassels to it.