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What information was recorded in the inscription on the Han wine cup found at Lelang?
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Imperial Chinese throne of the Qianlong emperor (reigned 1735–96), red lacquer carved in dragons and floral scrolls, Qing dynasty; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
The inscription on the Han wine cup found at Lelang provides specific details regarding its production and specifications. It records the cup's capacity, the names of the individuals involved in its manufacture, the place of origin—identified as the "Western Factory" in Shu Commandery—and a date equivalent to 4 ce.1