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Vase

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

A pale green jade vase with lid, the body carved with a full-face dragon and flaming pearl.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade, carved
Brief description
Pale green lidded vase with neck, dragon motif
Physical description
A pale green jade vase with lid, the body carved with a full-face dragon and flaming pearl.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.5cm
  • Width: 12cm
Style
Credit line
Mrs Emma Joseph gift
Bibliographic reference
Catalogue of the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, 1935-6, London : Royal Academy of Arts, 1935 2884
Collection
Accession number
A.8-1942

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Record createdMarch 21, 2005
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