Panel with five bats surrounding the character for longevity (one of a pair)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1900-1949
MaterialsNephrite with relief and openwork decoration
DimensionsH. 10 3/8 in x W. 6 1/8 in x D. 7/16 in, H. 26.4 cm x W. 15.6 cm x D. 1.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J832
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
Not on viewThe motif of five bats surrounding the longevity character represents long life and the five blessings (longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, and a peaceful death). The background of swastikas (wan, a visual pun for "ten thousand") repeats the wish ten thousand times.
Subject
- bat
- longevity
- swastika
approx. 1800-1900
1644-1911
approx. 1465-1521
1644-1911
