COLLECTION NAME:
National Palace English
Record
Work ID:
M01C00171
Title:
Bird-shaped jade water-holder
Creation Date:
Ming Dynasty
Start Year Date:
A.D.1368
End Year Date:
A.D.1644
Dynasty:
45 Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368~1644)
Creation Place:
China
Measurements:
Length: 4.6 cm; Width: 7.4 cm; Height: 9.1 cm
Material:
Jade
Form:
Shui zhu (water dropper)
Type:
Jades and Other Precious Stones
Subject:
Birds
Repository:
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description:
This water container is made of a piece of white jade. The sculptor carved a simple and natural gesture of the bird, as well as preserving the best of the jade, its lustrous surface and full and fine texture. The sculptor designed and shaped the jade with skillful techniques to achieve a life-like image of the bird with a smooth flow from the head to the tail. The bird appears to stand calmly and peacefully. The wings and feathers are carved in relief, and the layers are clearly shown.
ImageV ID:
M01C00171AS001
Rights:
Lee & Lee Communications