Box and cover with stand late eighteenth to early nineteenth century

Nephrite and ivory | 4.0 x 4.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11598

China

Description

Thinly carved in Mughal style, a shallow, round box in chrysanthemum bloom form, with low, petalled sides and foot, the mouth rim flanged to hold the matching low cover, the flat top representing the flower.

Text adapted from Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen: Volume III.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Nephrite and ivory

Measurements

4.0 x 4.9 cm (whole object)

2.1 x 4.9 cm (parts .a-b together)
Groupings
Category
Hardstones and Jade
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
components
covers
References

Other number(s)

C&J : Ayers, J., 2016. Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 3 vols., London – C&J 1842
Places

Place of Production

China

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