Small Boulder with Two Mountain Landscapes
Artist
Chinese
Date18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumlapis lazuli
Dimensions9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.63
DescriptionDecoration of Mountains, pine trees, rocks, and a travellers shelter. With stand.Label TextBoulder with Mountain Landscapes Lapis lazuli; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 18th century Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.63 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.ProvenanceMrs. Harry W. Goddard, Worcester, MA
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 112
Ancient Egyptian
scarab: possibly New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern
Chinese
early 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
