Detail View: National Palace English: Ivory water holder in melon shape
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Work ID:
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M01R00002
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Title:
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Ivory water holder in melon shape
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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: 5.5 cm; Width: 6.8 cm
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Material:
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Ivory
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Form:
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Shui cheng (water container)
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Type:
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Ivory Carvings
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Subject:
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Vegetable
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Repository:
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Description:
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This water holder is sculpted from ivory to imitate the shape of an oval melon. The surface is chased with winding and climbing rattan with a few insects. The melon's body holds water and has a small round opening on the upper part of the body. The cover has the shape of a leaf, on which a beetle lies. When the cover is put on, the piece is a sculpture in complete. The holder comes with an ivory stand.
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ImageV ID:
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M01R00002AS001
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Rights:
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Lee & Lee Communications
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