清中期 玉雕雙龍方觚|Archaic-style vase with dragons

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

This vessel takes the form of an ancient bronze ritual wine container (fanggu). The dragons, a contemporary addition, enliven the classical model with a new sensibility. The Qing-dynasty vessel would not have been used for wine, like its ancient inspiration, but was a decorative object designed to display the owner’s learned taste.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Jade (nephrite)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902