清中期 玉印盒|Seal casket with cover

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18th–19th century · Jade (nephrite) · Asian Art

This casket once held the imperial seal. An animated dragon sits on top of its circular lid, on whose wall are the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism, including the wheel of law, conch shell, parasol, canopy, lotus flower, vase, paired fish, and knot of eternity. On the four sides of its square base are the twelve regal emblems, consisting of the sun, moon, constellation, mountain, dragon, pheasant, ritual vessels, water plant, flame, rice, axe, and diagram of polarity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Jade (nephrite)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902