Radiant & Eternal: Chinese Jades from the Permanent Collection:
This vase with a flared mouth appears to be a compressed form of an early bronze ritual wine vessel called zun. The lobed sides may be modeled after metalware vessels from the Tang dynasty (618–907). While its form also resembles that of Ming dynasty (1368–1644) ceramic spittoons, this vase’s small size and the fact that it was made from beautiful pale-celadon jade probably meant that it was created to be an ornamental object and not intended for everyday use.
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Jade (Nephrite)
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Title changed from "Jade Vase" to "Vase". Updated by A. Chau, 6/27/2024.
