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Source Description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 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 ivory carved and painted to resemble a miniature garden seat illustrates the superb skills and the creative mind of the talented artisans who sought clients on a competitive market.
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Document identity
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154750
label
Miniature Garden Seat
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object
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1
Source metadata
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154750
contentType
object
title
Miniature Garden Seat
description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 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 ivory carved and painted to resemble a miniature garden seat illustrates the superb skills and the creative mind of the talented artisans who sought clients on a competitive market.
date
late 1700s–early 1800s
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79942220
genreSpecific
Ivory
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 4.4 x 3.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
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China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)
accession
1989.33
Source extras
tec
ivory with pigments
tombstone
Miniature Garden Seat (小型象牙人物紋繡墩), late 1700s–early 1800s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95). Ivory with pigments; overall: 4.4 x 3.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, 1989.330
titleInOriginalLanguage
小型象牙人物紋繡墩
collection
China - Qing Dynasty
inscriptions
inscription
乾隆貢器
inscription_translation
Qianlong tribute vessel (Qianlong gong qi)
inscription_remark
The seal on the base was used on artworks designated to be given to the Qianlong emperor.
didYouKnow
A servant carrying a <em>qin</em>, zither, accompanies two gentlemen admiring the trees.
citations
citation
<em>Catalogue of the Severance and Greta Millikin Collection</em>. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1990.
page_number
p. 93, no. 210
creditline
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
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c11abb3e083947ef87adab9b3c763ff7
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2026-06-18 21:16:04.088000
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154750
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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ivory with pigments
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1
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0
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photo
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