Double Vase with Lids, in the Shape of Bronze Ritual Vessels (hu and ku)
Artist
Chinese
Datelate 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumdark green jadeite with white inclusions
Dimensions20.3 cm (8 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.66
DescriptionOrnamented with dragons and birds and foliage. The two covers have dragons on them. Ebony stand inlaid with silver.Label TextDouble Vase with Lids, in the Shape of Bronze Ritual Vessels (hu and ku) Jadeite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), late 18th century Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.66 The shapes of these vases refer to archaic bronze vessels but their playful and sophisticated style exemplifies eighteenth century taste. The shorter side of the double-vase (7) is shaped like a hu vessel; the taller side shows a hu emerging from a ku shape. A dragon (a symbol of the emperor) chasing a flaming jewel, and a phoenix (symbol of the empress) holding a peony spray in its beak, enliven the vessel's surfaces. The sides of the smaller vase with a chain (6) are decorated with an acanthus leaf and lily motif derived from Mughal jades created in Hindustan. ProvenanceMrs. Harry W. Goddard, Worcester MA
On View
On view
Chinese
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Female Figure Holding Lingzhi Fungus and a Branch with Ripe Peaches and Basket, Accompanied by a Boy
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)