Jade Covered Vessel in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Gui' with Scrolling Floral Decoration
VesselsChinese19th century

Jade Covered Vessel in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Gui' with Scrolling Floral Decoration

19th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Translucent dark green nephrite with black inclusions (so-called spinach-green jade)
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

with cover: H. 13.4 × Diam. 10.1 × W. (across handles) 14 cm (5 1/4 × 4 × 5 1/2 in.)

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