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Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu

1700s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644–1911)
Medium
pale greenish-white jade with brown markings
Measurements
Overall: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection 1964.237
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Location
240B Chinese Decorative Arts
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Appreciated for its durability, hardness, luster, and subdued colors, jade was considered one of the most precious materials in China.

Description

The square vase made entirely of jade imitates a ceramic or metal type with a corded string around its shoulder. Superbly carved are also the rings that hang loosely in handles held by feline animal heads.
A pale greenish-white jade vase has a flared square opening and a tapering neck above a band textured like twisted rope. Animal-headed handles on each side support loose, circular rings. The body swells into a rounded square shape that rests on a raised rectangular foot. Small reddish-brown markings accent the translucent surface near the base and on one side.

Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu

1700s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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