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Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
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A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water.
Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars. Bats are also a homophone for the word "Happiness".
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks or repairs noted. Some dirt accretions in the recessed areas.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894723414802
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