Editing Libation (section)

====China====
The most traditional [[Chinese ritual bronze]] vessel for libations, the [[Jue (vessel)|jue]], has a large pouring lip, and may be regarded as a type of jug rather than a cup.  In modern Chinese customs, rice wine or tea is poured in front of an altar or tombstone horizontally from right to left with both hands as an offering to gods and in honour of the deceased. The offering is usually placed on the altar for a while before being offered in libation. In more elaborate ceremonies honouring deities, the libation may be done over the burning paper offerings; whereas for the deceased, the wine is only poured onto the ground.