Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th–19th century Culture:China Medium:Jade (nephrite) Dimensions:H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm); D. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm) Classification:Jade Credit Line:Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 Accession Number:02.18.369 This vessel takes the form of an ancient bronze ritual wine container (fanggu). The dragons, a contemporary addition, enliven the classical model with a new sensibility. The Qing dynasty vessel would not have been used for wine, like its ancient inspiration, but was a decorative object designed to display the owner ’ s learned taste.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th–19th century Culture:China Medium:Jade (nephrite) Dimensions:H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm); D. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm) Classification:Jade Credit Line:Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 Accession Number:02.18.369 This vessel takes the form of an ancient bronze ritual wine container (fanggu). The dragons, a contemporary addition, enliven the classical model with a new sensibility. The Qing dynasty vessel would not have been used for wine, like its ancient inspiration, but was a decorative object designed to display the owner ’ s learned taste.