Vase with cover
Unknown Artist
Medium
Nephrite, white with greenish tint
Dimensions
H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Classification
Jade
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Accession Number
02.18.621a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite **Vase with Cover**ails from China's Qing dynasty, specifically thelong period (173695), a golden age of imperial artistry. Crafted from nephrite jade—prized for its toughness and luminous quality—this piece features a white body with a subtle greenish tint measuring 7¼ inches (18.4 cm) in height, 7⅝ inches (19.3 cm) wide, and 1½ inches (3.8 cm) deep. The inclusion of a fitted cover highlights the meticulous design typical of high-status vessels. Nephrite jade, sourced from regions like Hetian, symbolized purity, immortality, and imperial virtue in Chinese culture. During the Q...