Blue Jade Cloud Dragon Pattern Urn

[Blue Jade Cloud Dragon Pattern Urn]

Blue Jade Cloud Dragon Pattern Urn, Qing Qianlong, height 70 cm, width 119 cm. It weighs approximately 2500 kg
Commonly known as “Fuhai”. Yushan’s raw materials come from Hetian, Xinjiang, and were meticulously carved by Yangzhou jade workers for four years. They were completed in October of the 45th year of Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1780). “The urn is carved with nine dragons, and the bottom is inscribed with Emperor Qianlong’s book” The Jade urn Record. “. Under the urn, there are copper seats with sea water patterns. It symbolizes “Happiness is like flowing water in the East China Sea”
This urn has a significant amount of jade material and is finely carved, representing the level of craftsmanship of Yangzhou jade during the Qianlong period
It is currently displayed at the Leshou Hall.