Jade square Yi vessel , Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Jade square Yi vessel , Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: C1C000139N000000000PAD
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Jades
• Archival dimension: 寬9.4公分 連蓋高12.0公分
• Function: Incense container
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
• Description:
  Jade, with ochre baked spots. The furnace is shaped like bronze Yi. The upper part of the abdomen is carved with phoenix patterns, the lower part of the abdomen and the lid are carved with animal facial patterns, and the feet are decorated with Kui patterns. The lid, abdomen and bottom edge of the utensil each have eight edges of the halberd leaf; Beast heads on both sides hold ring ears. The inner bottom of the cover is engraved with the inscription “Ten Thousand Years of Meishou”, while the outer bottom of the cover is engraved with the inscription “Son and grandson will live forever”. The stove is a incense burner, which is grouped with incense bottles and incense boxes.