East Asian Art Vase Made in China, AsiaQing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1785 Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Rock crystal (quartz) with incised decoration; wood stand with silver inlay * Gallery 236, Asian Art, second floor 1944-20-18a,b Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944 |
LabelThis vase was formerly in the Imperial Collection of the emperor Qianlong. It is inscribed with a poem by the emperor about the Jade Peaks Temple (Yucengsi), which is dated to the fiftieth year of his reign (1786).* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
