Toggle in the Shape of Two Cats and Lingzhi Fungus
Culture
Chinese
DateQing Dynasty
Mediumnephrite
Dimensions2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Mark T. Fowler, in memory of William S.and Marie Knap Fowler
Terms
Object number1991.76
Label Text2006-03-04: Toggle in the Shape of Two Cats and Lingzhi Fungus
Nephrite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 18th century
Gift of Mark T. Fowler, in memory of William S. and Marie Knap Fowler, 1991.76
Many Chinese puns have become well-established art motifs. The Chinese words for both twin cats and twin badgers is shuang huan, words that form a homophone for doubled joy, written with different characters.ProvenanceMark T. Fowler, Concord, MAOn View
Not on view
Chinese
19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)