Chinese Jade Handled Bowl

Authors

St. Cloud State University

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Description

Chinese carved opaque jade two handled cup or bowl modeled after an archaic form. The body is square with flaring rim with mythical beast head handles, reminiscent of an an ancient bronze ritual vessel of the kuei type. The sides are well carved with a bas-relief t’ao-t’ieh masks and flanges. The piece also has a wooden base which is not shown here.

Date: Last half of 19th century

Dimensions (in inches): 3 (H) x 5.5 (W) x 3.25 (D)

Publication Date

1900

Keywords

William Lindgren, China, jade bowl, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2048

Recommended Citation

St. Cloud State University, "Chinese Jade Handled Bowl" (1900). Lindgren 3D Objects. 14.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/wlindgren_3D/14