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Double vase with dragons and phoenixes

18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 222

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清 玉雕龍鳳紋雙瓶
  • Title: Double vase with dragons and phoenixes
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Jade (nephrite)
  • Dimensions: H. (with cover) 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); H. (with stand) 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Gr. W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Jade
  • Credit Line: Alfred W. Hoyt Collection, Bequest of Rosina H. Hoppin, 1965
  • Object Number: 65.86.101a–c
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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