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In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This jade vase has free ring handles suspended from a pair of feline masks. The cross-section of vase is an eight-sided lozenge with curving sides. It illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of its accomplished creator, who sought clients on a competitive market.
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130126
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Vase
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130126
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object
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Vase
description
In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This jade vase has free ring handles suspended from a pair of feline masks. The cross-section of vase is an eight-sided lozenge with curving sides. It illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of its accomplished creator, who sought clients on a competitive market.
date
1700s
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79911842
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Jade
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1
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dimensionsRaw
Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
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China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
accession
1952.506
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tec
jade
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Vase, 1700s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Jade; overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Anonymous Gift, 1952.506
collection
China - Qing Dynasty
didYouKnow
This jade vase's flaring lip, central band, and flaring foot are derived from archaic bronze <em>zun.</em>
citations
citation
Lee, Sherman E. “Chinese Carved Jades.” <em>The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art</em> 41, no. 4 (April 1954): 67–71.
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Anonymous Gift
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2026-05-29 06:43:18.546000
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130126
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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jade
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