VesselsChinese18th century

Jade Circular Brush Washer with Decoration of Three 'Chilong' Dragons Pursuing a Flaming Jewel

18th century

Classification

Vessels

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

max.: H. 3.6 × W. 10.6 cm (1 7/16 × 4 3/16 in.) bowl body: H. 3.1 × Diam. 8.8 cm (1 1/4 × 3 7/16 in.)

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