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Vase

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White jade vase with elephant handles and rings


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade with carved decoration
Brief description
Chunky whitish vase of ordinary quality
Physical description
White jade vase with elephant handles and rings
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.5cm
Style
Object history
Bequeathed by Arthur Wells, accessioned in 1882. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Wells bequest
Collection
Accession number
1597-1882

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Record createdMarch 31, 2005
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