Jade round box carved with “Five fortunes presenting longevity” motif, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
- Image Number: K1C000138N000000000PAD
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Jades
- Function: Container
- Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
- Description:
White jade, yellow in color, with ochre spots. Flat top cover, curved wall, with circular foot. The cover is slightly equal to the body. Covering the top is a group of five bats surrounded by the word “longevity”, which has the auspicious meaning of five bats holding longevity; Both the cover edge and the wall are embossed with cucurbits, melon leaves and vines. The bottom is engraved with a four character seal script: “Made by Emperor Qianlong”. With flower carved wood seat and brocade seat. There is also a pair of the wooden brackets, complete with the another carved round box.
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![图片[3]-Jade round box carved with “Five fortunes presenting longevity” motif, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/Jades/K1C000138N000000000PAD-103474.jpg)
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