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Clothing Plaque
Clothing Plaque
Clothing Plaque
Clothing Plaque

Clothing Plaque

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateMing Dynasty, Wanli Period 1573 - 1619
Object NamePlaque
Mediumjade
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 8.5 cm, Width: 12.2 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011208
About MeThis Chinese jade clothing plaque has been intricately carved by a lapidary. A lapidary is an artist who specialises in cutting, polishing or engraving gemstones.

Jade is white in its purest form. Impurities like iron compounds produce other colours like the green jade used to make this plaque.
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