清中期 玉蓋碗|Cup with cover
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite
Dimensions
H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 4 15/16 in. (12.6 cm)
Classification
Jade
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Accession Number
02.18.629a, b
Art Historical Context
This elegant jade cup with cover, crafted during the mid-Qing dynasty (18th–19th century exemplifies the pinnacle of Chinese jade artistry. Carved from nephrite—a prized form of jade revered for its toughness and luminous translucency—the vessel stands just 3¼ inches tall with a diameter of nearly 5 inches, making it a refined, handheld object suitable for intimate tea ceremonies or elite gatherings. Its compact form highlights the Qing era's mastery in transforming raw stone into functional luxury, where jade symbolized purity, immortality, and imperial virtue. In Qing China (1644–1911), jad...