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Bowl

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign

(1736-95)
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Medium
jade
Measurements
Diameter: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman 1962.214.2
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Not on view
Print
A white jade bowl takes a flared, rounded shape with a narrow, circular base. The translucent stone is densely speckled with dark gray and black inclusions, creating a mottled, cloud-like pattern across the surface. These markings drift toward the right, contrasting with the smooth, polished finish. Light catches the paper-thin rim and reflects inside the hollow, highlighting the delicate craftsmanship and the natural, stone-veined texture.

Bowl

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)

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