Bowl
Unknown Artist
Medium
Jadeite, yellowish green
Dimensions
H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm)
Classification
Jade
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Accession Number
02.18.423
Art Historical Context
This elegant yellowish-green jadeite bowl hails from China's Qing dynasty, specifically the Kangxi period (166–1722), a golden age of imperial artistry under Emperor Kangxi's patronage. Measuring just 2 13/16 inches high and 6 13/16 inches wide, its shallow, open form exemplifies the refined simplicity prized in Kangxi jade vessels, likely used for offerings, rituals, or as a luxurious tableware among the elite. Jadeite, a rare and translucent hardstone, held profound cultural significance in imperial China, symbolizing purity, immortality, and moral virtue—qualities echoed in Confucian ideal...