Jade Covered Box in the Form of a Quail (One of a Pair with 1942.185.247.A-B)
BoxesChinese18th century

Jade Covered Box in the Form of a Quail (One of a Pair with 1942.185.247.A-B)

18th century

Classification
Boxes
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

6.9 x 11.2 x 5.5 cm (2 11/16 x 4 7/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

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