VesselsChinese18th century

Jade Covered Flattened Vase with 'Taotie' Decor

18th century, probably Qianlong period (1736-1795)

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

21.4 x 8.9 x 4.6 cm (8 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 1 13/16 in.)

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