BoxesChinese18th-19th century

Jade Circular Covered Incense Box with Peony Decor

18th-early 19th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Pale greenish white nephrite with white inclusions

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

including cover: H. 3 x Diam. 6.6 cm (1 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.)

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