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Three-Sectional Altar Group: Cylindrical Carving with Phoenix (base)

1644–1911

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
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Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 21.4 x 8 x 4.5 cm (8 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.); with base: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Base: 6.9 x 10.4 x 5 cm (2 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.683.3.c
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A translucent, off-white jade sculpture depicts a bird among flowering plants in an intricate openwork design, the elements forming a complex, horizontal arrangement. On our left, a large flower bud with layered petals sits atop thick, twisting stems. These connect to a bird on our right that faces left, its long tail curving downward. Fine incised lines define the bird's plumage and the plants' textures throughout the perforated stone.

Three-Sectional Altar Group: Cylindrical Carving with Phoenix (base)

1644–1911

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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