Lidded vase

18th century

A lidded vase (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 18th century) composed of green jade. The vase is thinly carved and translucent, its body is carved with a scrolling chrysanthemum motif in shallow relief. The sides, neck, and lid are decorated with raised floral sprays which form loops, linked to these are free-standing rings. The lid is topped by a carved, raised lotus final. The whole is raised on the original rosewood base, which is inlaid with silver wire in floral motifs.

Chinese

jade

rosewood

12.25" x 7.25" x 3"

Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.

PSNC.11878