Double Vase
1750-1820 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Rock crystal was a material treasured by the Chinese people in the same way as they treasured jade. It was a symbol of purity. The tools used to make rock crystal vessels were also very similar to those for jade.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Rock crystal, carved |
| Brief description | Rock crystal twin-fish vase |
| Physical description | Double vase with covers made of rock crystal |
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| Credit line | W.W. Aston bequest |
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| Summary | Rock crystal was a material treasured by the Chinese people in the same way as they treasured jade. It was a symbol of purity. The tools used to make rock crystal vessels were also very similar to those for jade. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.1139-1917 |
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| Record created | June 22, 2000 |
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