Late 18th century
Vase
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Jade was a favored material of the Qianlong emperor. During his reign from 1736 to 1795, novel and intricate designs that demonstrated jade craftsmen’s skill became especially popular. Linked chains such as the one seen here, which attaches the cover of the vase, illustrate their bravado workmanship.
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