One side of the cup is inscribed with an excerpt of a poem written by the famous Tang dynasty (AD 618-907) poet Du Fu, and the inscription refers to the scene of the scholar Su Jin drinking in front of Budai.
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) diam.

John Sparks, London, February 1945, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 601

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