Stand
81-23-90B
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 81-23-90B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Nephrite |
| Technique | Carving |
| Description | A covered (A) vase of jadeite. An immortal (hsui nu) and a dragon in relief on the surface. Another dragon is on the lid. The dragon on the lid has some characteristics of Japanese dragons. The one on the side is a misunderstood Chinese chih dragon. The misunderstandings indicate a non-Asian origin. It has a fitted wooden (B) stand. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981 |
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