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BOWL (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The flattened bowls have incurving sides. The sides are engraved in low relief with vines, leaves, dragons and other oriental motifs. Each handle is a lotus blossom from which dangles a free hanging ring. These are sometimes called marriage bowls.

Object name:
BOWL (ONE OF TWO)
Made from:
Jade
Made in:
CHINA
Date made:
1736-1795
Size:
27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
62.23.1
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
STAMP seal underneath: Made during Ch'ien Lung period (in Chinese)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973