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Vase
On View In:
Gallery 210
Artist:   Artist Unknown  
Title:   Vase  
Date:   late 18th century  
Medium:   Yellow jade  
Credit Line:   Gift of Mrs. Augustus L. Searle  
Location:   Gallery 210  

Possibly carved as a flower vase, this vessel is in the form of an upright finger citron also known as a Buddha's hand. Patterned leaves entwine the citron, and a second, miniature citron is carved in relief at the base of the container. A work such as this would have been admired for its auspicious subject matter and somewhat rare yellow color.


Object Description  
  
Inscriptions:    
Classification:   Jade (Do Not Use)  
Physical Description:   Finger citron of yellow jade; around body and base of vase a pattern of twining leaves and a smaller finger citron in relief. Teakwood stand.  
Creation Place:   Asia, China, , ,  
Accession #:   38.44.5a,b  
Owner:   The Minneapolis Institute of Arts  

 


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