Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) · 1700s · Cleveland Museum of Art
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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. This jade vase's flaring lip, central band, and flaring foot are derived from archaic bronze zun.
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Details
- Maker
- China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Date
- 1700s
- Medium
- jade
- Dimensions
- Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
- Place of origin
- China
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
- Credit line
- Anonymous Gift
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0