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well carved as two fleshy peach fruit borne on a knotty leafy peach stem extending around the sides, with two bats, the pale green stone with brown skin overall.
Double Peach Group
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Double Peach Group

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumNephrite
Dimensions4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.292
Collections
Visual Descriptionwell carved as two fleshy peach fruit borne on a knotty leafy peach stem extending around the sides, with two bats, the pale green stone with brown skin overall.
The emphasis on the smooth sensuous surface, fluidity of lines and the attention to detail are all typical elements of the eighteenth century carving tradition. Fashioned of a pure white jade, the citron is entwined with leaves and accompanied by a bat and a peach. The long delicately carved tendrils bend gracefully at the tips, resembling Buddha's hand in the classic position. The citron symbolizes wishes for longevity as well as wealth, since it illustrates the gesture of grasping money. The …
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Chinese Artist
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Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century
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Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)
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