Caption

Vessel., Chinese; Qing dynasty 1644–1911. Early 18th century. Gray-green jade, hollowed; bas-relief motifs of clouds and mythological creatures covering the entire surface. Tall vessel on four feet with rounded edges; dragon-shaped handle on the narrower side. Height 9.0 cm; width 14.0 cm; depth 6.5 cm. Icons: dragons, clouds., A small carved object with a square form sits centered against a gradient background that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom; the object is predominantly pale green with areas of brown and darker green, and it features intricate raised swirling patterns and carved details on its surfaces, including a handle on one side with looping shapes and carved decorative elements along the top and corners, and subtle shadows beneath it on the light gray surface.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_316

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (499.4Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vessel Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 Early 18th century Gray-green jade hollowed bas-relief motifs clouds mythological creatures covering entire surface Tall vessel four feet rounded edges dragon-shaped handle narrower side Height 9.0 cm width 14.0 cm depth 6.5 cm Icons dragons small carved object square form sits centered gradient background transitions dark gray top light gray bottom predominantly pale green areas brown darker green features intricate raised swirling patterns carved details surfaces handle side looping shapes carved decorative elements corners subtle shadows beneath light gray surface.