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Waterpot

1760-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In the form of a spray with two hollowed-out peaches, the stem providing a handle.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Water Pot
  • Wooden Stand
Materials and techniques
Carved carnelian, and wooden stand
Brief description
Scu, China, carving, carnelian
Physical description
In the form of a spray with two hollowed-out peaches, the stem providing a handle.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11.2cm
Style
Object history
Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic references
  • Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 93
  • Rawson, Jessica and Ayers, John. Chinese Jade throughout the Ages, London : Oriental Ceramics Society, 1975 no. 492
Collection
Accession number
C.1770-1910

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Record createdMarch 15, 2005
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