Artists' ToolsChinese18th century

Jade Scroll Weight with Decoration of Auspicious Emblems

Qianlong period, 1736 - 1795

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Pale greenish white nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

1.6 x 15.3 x 2.8 cm (5/8 x 6 x 1 1/8 in.)

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