Boulder with Mountain Scenes: Two Deer on a Path
Artist/Culture
Chinese
Datelate 18th–early 19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumpale green nephrite with white and russet areas
Dimensions16 x 23.2 cm (6 5/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of John and Maria Dirlam
Terms
Object number1997.137
DescriptionWhite nephrite with greenish cast.Label Text2006-03-04: Boulder with Mountain Scenes: Two Deer on a Path Nephrite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), late 18th - early 19th century Gift of Maria and John Dirlam, 1997.137 Jade boulders and stones such as lapis lazuli evoked the "jewel-like" realms of Taoist immortals. They also embodied the pure, permanent essence and hues of the mountains and streams that Chinese landscape painters had long strived to capture. The nephrite boulder depicts two deer on a mountain path. The lighter area on the top of the stone and the wispy clouds in low relief suggest a slightly hazy, moonlit night. On the reverse side the God of Longevity Shou-lao (or Shou-xing), recognized by his staff and high forehead, is depicted walking along a river toward a pavilion. He holds a peach of immortality and an assistant holds a fungus of immortality.ProvenanceJohn and Maria Dirlam
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 112
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
