Chinese Jade Handled Bowl

3D Model

Chinese carved opaque jade two handled cup or bowl modeled after an archaic form. The body is square with flaring rim with mythical beast head handles, reminiscent of an an ancient bronze ritual vessel of the kuei type. The sides are well carved with a bas-relief t’ao-t’ieh masks and flanges. The piece also has a wooden base which is not shown here.

Date: Last half of 19th century

Dimensions (in inches): 3 x 5.5 x 3.25

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2048