Tapered Vase with Palace Scenes
Date1735 - 1795
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 32.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift from the Estate of Kathleen E. Reif
Object number2000.007.031
DescriptionTapering cylindrical vase with curved shoulders, waisted neck and slightly flared rim. There are two opposed masks and loose ring handles on the neck, the body elaborately carved with trees, pavilions and figures (palace scenes), all bracketed by a jui-I head and lotus band at foot and shoulder. The shoulder has low relief dragons; the neck has floral scrolls and two panels with trees, huts and figures; the mouthrim with narrow fret band.Status
Not on view
Unknown Artist
c.750
