Salver
| Place of origin |
An oval salver with a scalloped edge and margin, fashioned to a high standard from translucent, greyish green nephrite jade. The central panel is decorated with floral motifs carved in relief within a narrow, raised border. There is a small chip to the edge.
The salver rests upon a short, narrow ring carved in relief from the smooth, polished base.
The salver rests upon a short, narrow ring carved in relief from the smooth, polished base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite, carved and polished using abrasives |
| Brief description | Salver, oval with scalloped edge, carved floral decoration, greyish green nephrite jade, India |
| Physical description | An oval salver with a scalloped edge and margin, fashioned to a high standard from translucent, greyish green nephrite jade. The central panel is decorated with floral motifs carved in relief within a narrow, raised border. There is a small chip to the edge. The salver rests upon a short, narrow ring carved in relief from the smooth, polished base. |
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| Credit line | Wells Bequest |
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| Accession number | 1641A-1882 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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