Clothing Plaque
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(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.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
19th Century
