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Archaic-style vase with fish and birds

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Not on view
This jade vase faithfully copies a bronze vessel illustrated in the catalogue of the Qing imperial bronze collection. In 1753, the Qianlong emperor ordered the copy to be made in the imperial workshop in Suzhou. After the first success, several additional pieces were commissioned. The current one is likely one of them.

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Object Information
  • 清乾隆　玉雕仿青銅魚鳧壺
  • Title: Archaic-style vase with fish and birds
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Jade (nephrite)
  • Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. (at ring handles) 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
  • Classification: Jade
  • Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
  • Object Number: 2015.500.5.19
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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