Jade plate in the shape of a shell, Mughal Empire-China Archive

Image Number: K1C001060N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Jades
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
Description:
This is a clean sapphire carved into a clam shell. A lotus flower in full bloom is embossed at the bottom of the vessel, and the edge of the petals is slightly rolled, which is vivid and natural. From the outer wall of the inner curved handle end, the thin and long leaf patterns are embossed, and the tip extensions on both sides are curled to form the handle. Dr. Stephen Markel, the director of the Los Angeles Art Museum, once speculated that this jade ware and the famous jade cup engraved with the famous money of Shajiahan came from the same workshop.