Vase
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Nephrite jade vase, in form of pine and bamboo trunks with deer, crane and sacred fungus. With wood stand.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Vase, carved nephrite jade with wood stand, China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1800-1850 |
| Physical description | Nephrite jade vase, in form of pine and bamboo trunks with deer, crane and sacred fungus. With wood stand. |
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| Gallery label | Vase shaped as a pine tree
Qing dynasty
1800-1850
The combination of pine, bamboo, fungus and rock makes a wish for longevity. The crane is also a symbol of long life, so a common birthday wish.
Carved nephrite jade with wooden stand
Salting Bequest
Museum no. C.1897-1910(2009) |
| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, 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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| Other number | 49142 - Negative number |
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| Accession number | C.1897-1910 |
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| Record created | March 22, 2005 |
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