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Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Vase
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Date:
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late 18th century
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Medium:
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Yellow jade
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Mrs. Augustus L. Searle
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Location:
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Gallery 210
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Possibly carved as a flower vase, this vessel is in the form of an upright finger citron also known as a Buddha's hand. Patterned leaves entwine the citron, and a second, miniature citron is carved in relief at the base of the container. A work such as this would have been admired for its auspicious subject matter and somewhat rare yellow color.
Object Description
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Classification:
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Jade
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Physical Description:
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Finger citron of yellow jade; around body and base of vase a pattern of twining leaves and a smaller finger citron in relief. Teakwood stand.
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Creation Place:
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Asia, China
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Accession #:
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38.44.5a,b
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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