VASE (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The lavender jade has touches of brown. The lower and upper parts are shaped like inverted funnels. Attached to both funnels are four projecting loops each, from which dnagles a hanging ring. Each are carved with acanthus leaves. The central band connecting the two parts is wider at the top than at the bottom and is carved in low relief with Chinese motifs. The lip at top is engraved with a Greek key pattern. The round wooden bases have four feet each.

Object name:

VASE (ONE OF TWO)

Made from:

Jade

Made in:

China

Date made:

unknown

Size:

15.2 cm (6 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

62.7.1

Class:

HARDSTONE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973