Dragon and phoenix vase and washer
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsJade
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 9 in x D. 2 1/4 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 22.9 cm x D. 5.7 cm
Credit LineGift of Roderick A. McManigal
Object number1991.232
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
Not on viewThis flattened oval vase was crafted from gray-green jade with large inclusions. A phoenix emerges from one side of the vessel, which has a lotus cover. A three-toed dragon surmounts the oval washer standing on a ribbon table on the other side.
Subject
- phoenix
- dragon
approx. 3500-2200 BCE
approx. 1890-1920
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 400-500
approx. 400-500