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Vase

Artist/Maker
Unknown

Nephrite jade vase, in form of pine and bamboo trunks with deer, crane and sacred fungus. With wood stand.

Object details

Categories
Ornament
Hardstone
Vases
Object type
Vase
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Stand
Brief description
Vase, carved nephrite jade with wood stand, China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1800-1850
Physical description
Nephrite jade vase, in form of pine and bamboo trunks with deer, crane and sacred fungus. With wood stand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.7cm
From Register
Gallery label
(2009)
Vase shaped as a pine tree
Qing dynasty
1800-1850

The combination of pine, bamboo, fungus and rock makes a wish for longevity. The crane is also a symbol of long life, so a common birthday wish.

Carved nephrite jade with wooden stand

Salting Bequest
Museum no. C.1897-1910
Credit line
Salting Bequest
Object history
Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Subjects depicted
Deer
Crane
Fungus
Pine
Bamboo
Other number
49142 - Negative number
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
C.1897-1910

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Record createdMarch 22, 2005
Record URL
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