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Basin

18th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A chunky basin of dark green colour, the exterior carved with kui-dragons and the inside base with a pair of fish.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade with carved decoration
Brief description
Chunky dark green basin of ordinary quality
Physical description
A chunky basin of dark green colour, the exterior carved with kui-dragons and the inside base with a pair of fish.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.5cm
  • Diameter: 26.5cm
Style
Object history
Given by Misses E. & A. Bannatyne.
Collection
Accession number
A.64-1953

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Record createdMarch 30, 2005
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