Lidded Vase
1751-95 (made)
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A sturdy vase of rectangular body, with lid and two ring handles. The shape was inspired directly by archaic bronze vessels. The jade-carver faithfully copied the decorative details, down to the monster mask pattern.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade with carved decoration, and wooden stand |
| Brief description | Bronze square hu form |
| Physical description | A sturdy vase of rectangular body, with lid and two ring handles. The shape was inspired directly by archaic bronze vessels. The jade-carver faithfully copied the decorative details, down to the monster mask pattern. |
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| 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. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 109 |
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| Accession number | C.1924-1910 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2005 |
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