Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu
Unknown Artist
1700s
Medium
pale greenish-white jade with brown markings
Dimensions
h. 14.4 cm
Classification
Jade
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Accession Number
1964.237
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
The square vase made entirely of jade imitates a ceramic or metal type with a corded string around its shoulder. Superbly carved are also the rings that hang loosely in handles held by feline animal heads.