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In the Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 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 spinach-green jade incense burner has pierced floral designs and four pierced floral handles. 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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122311
label
Fragrance Container
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object
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1
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122311
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object
title
Fragrance Container
description
In the Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 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 spinach-green jade incense burner has pierced floral designs and four pierced floral handles. It illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of its accomplished creator, who sought clients on a competitive market.
date
1736–95
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80018629
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Jade
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
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China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
accession
1942.617.b
Source extras
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jade
tombstone
Fragrance Container, 1736–95. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95). Jade; overall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of John L. Severance, 1942.617.b
collection
China - Qing Dynasty
formerAccessionNumbers
1942.617
citations
citation
<em>Catalogue of the John L. Severance Collection: Bequest of John L. Severance, 1936.</em> [Cleveland, Ohio]: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1942.
page_number
Mentioned: p. 79, cat. no. 215
citation
Hollis, Howard. “Department of Oriental Art: Chinese Ceramics and Jades.” <em>The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art</em> 29, no. 9 (November 1942): 150–157.
creditline
Bequest of John L. Severance
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2026-05-29 06:17:49.557000
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122311
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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jade
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