Drinking vessel with dragon handles and stand
Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 2 3/4 in x W. 6 3/4 in x D. 4 1/2 in, H. 7 cm x W. 17.1 cm x 11.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J425.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
Not on viewInscribedQianlong mark on bowl and stand
More InformationThe dragon represents high rank and power; its image appears on robes for the royalty as well as on many examples from the Chinese decorative arts. Dragons decorate both the handle and stand of this drinking vessel, whose inscription states that the vessel was for the use of the Qianlong emperor.
Subject
- dragon
1900-1950
1900-1950
1900-1950
approx. 1900-1949
approx. 1800-1900
1900-1950
approx. 1900-1949
1644-1911
