Description:

The colour and carving of this vase makes it look very like white jade (jadeite). Since ancient times Chinese people have prized jade as the most precious substance. Jade is extremely hard and was associated with health and long life, whilst its translucence was connected with qualities like wisdom and purity. The pair of this vase is N4687.

Glass, carved in relief
Height: 28.2 cm, diameter: 14.0 cm, neck diameter: 5.1 cm
Four-character mark of Qianlong reign period (1736-1795) in a ground square, but later in date

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4686