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Vessel (hu) with lid, one of a pair
Vessel (hu) with lid, one of a pair

Vessel (hu) with lid, one of a pair

Place of OriginChina
Date1900-1911
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsJadeite
DimensionsH. 16 in x W. 11 1/2 in x D. 9 in, H. 40.6 cm x W. 29.2 cm x D. 22.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J498.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
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Not on view
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These vessels are made of jadeite imported into China from Burma. Pieces of raw jadeite of this scale were not available until around 1880-the time of the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908).