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Vase

1700s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.506
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This jade vase's flaring lip, central band, and flaring foot are derived from archaic bronze zun.

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In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This jade vase has free ring handles suspended from a pair of feline masks. The cross-section of vase is an eight-sided lozenge with curving sides. It illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of its accomplished creator, who sought clients on a competitive market.
A pale green jade vase features an eight-sided flared rim and a narrow neck. There are two symmetrical animal heads as the handles, each holding a dangling ring. The body is rounded and ribbed like a flower, tapering down before flaring into a matching eight-sided base. The translucent stone has a smooth, polished surface.

Vase

1700s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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