VesselsChinese19th century

Jade Covered Vessel in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Gui' with Scrolling Floral Decoration

19th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Translucent dark green nephrite with black inclusions (so-called spinach-green jade)

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

with cover: H. 13.4 × Diam. 10.1 × W. (across handles) 14 cm (5 1/4 × 4 × 5 1/2 in.)

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