Detail View: National Palace English: Jade lamb head water container
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Work ID:
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M01C00127
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Title:
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Jade lamb head water container
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Creation Date:
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Qing Dynasty
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Start Year Date:
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A.D.1644
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End Year Date:
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A.D.1911
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Dynasty:
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63 Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1644~1911)
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Creation Place:
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China
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Measurements:
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Length: 12.6 cm; Width: 9.3 cm; Height: 6 cm
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Material:
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Jade
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Form:
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Shui cheng (water container)
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Type:
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Jades and Other Precious Stones
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Subject:
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Animals
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Repository:
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Description:
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The contour renders half a gourd, and the rim reveals a winding pattern. The handle resembles a ram head while the bottom demonstrates a blossoming flower. Yet, the vessel reveals some Chinese characteristics. First, the walls are thick, and therefore the vessel is less shiny and translucent than Hindustan jade. This is compatible with the Chinese aesthetics for jades that reveal a warm and unctuous sensation. In addition, decorations such as ruyi clouds, double happiness, taichi, and auspicious lambs, convey auspiciousness. Moreover, the surface is intentionally stained with yellow specks, thereby adding color to the otherwise plain jade. These features are customarily Chinese. Furthermore, the deep body suits its function as a water container or brush washer, but not a drinking vessel. Therefore, the jade lamb head water container is a combination of Chinese jade carving and Hindustan jade.
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ImageV ID:
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M01C00127AS001
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Rights:
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Lee & Lee Communications
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