Buddha’s hand citron
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 7 in x W. 4 3/8 in x D. 1 1/2 in, H. 17.8 cm x W. 11.1 cm x D. 3.8 cm
Credit LineGift of An Anonymous donor
Object numberB69J1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThe name of this fruit (
foshou 佛手) has almost the same pronunciation as the words for blessings (fu 福) and longevity (shou 壽).Subject
- Buddha's hand citron
1700-1800
1368-1644
approx. 1900-1940
1900s
1700s
approx. 1900-1940
1900-1949
1900-1930