《太平广记·卷二百八十六·幻术三》
席间，以抛球行酒令，不但新奇而且需要多加考虑。桌上有一个金子铸的器皿，能容下好几升，大口，上面镶嵌着珍珠。
进妓交鬟撩鬓，缥然神仙，其舞杯闪球之令，悉新而多思。有金器，容数升，云擎鲸口，钿以珠粒。
During the feast, they played a game of throwing a ball and drinking, which was not only novel but also required a lot of thought. On the table was a golden vessel, large-mouthed and inlaid with pearls, which could hold several liters.