Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu
Unknown Artist
1700s
Medium
pale greenish-white jade with brown markings
Dimensions
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Classification
Jade
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Accession Number
1964.237
About this artwork
The square vase made entirely of jade imitates a ceramic or metal type with a corded string around its shoulder. Superbly carved are also the rings that hang loosely in handles held by feline animal heads.