Small Vase with Lid, in the shape of a Bronze Ritual Vessel (hu)
Artist
Chinese
DateQing Dynasty
Mediumcarnelian
Dimensions13.6 × 7.3 × 3 cm (5 3/8 × 2 7/8 × 1 3/16 in.)
with base: 15.3 × 7.3 × 3.3 cm (6 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 in.)
with base: 15.3 × 7.3 × 3.3 cm (6 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Object number1938.16
Label TextSmall Vase with Lid, in the Shape of a Bronze Ritual Vessel (hu)
Carnelian; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 18th century
Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.16
During the 18th century artisans of the imperial workshops created many vases inspired by the shapes and decoration of ancient bronze ritual vessels. The ku-shaped nephrite vase is embellished with stylized beast masks and a squared spiral fret pattern. The motif of bats, symbols of happiness and longevity, was a fashionable addition. The lidded vases are conceived in the flattened shapes of bronze hu vessels. The handles of the larger nephrite vase are reminiscent of ancient jade dragon pendants; the low relief hanging shields echo their design. The carnelian vase is embellished with stylized beast masks.ProvenanceMrs. Harry W. Goddard, Worcester MAOn View
Not on view
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
