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Jade Ink Pot
Jade Ink Pot
Jade Ink Pot
Jade Ink Pot

Jade Ink Pot

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th century
Object NameInk Pot
Mediumjade
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsApproximately: Length: 11.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011210
About MeThis jade ink pot is in the form of a leaf.

In Chinese culture, jade is highly prized and associated with purity.

Chinese jade lapidary artists were highly skilled and produced intricate carvings. A lapidary is an artist who cuts, polishes or engraves gems.

Jade is white in its purest form and the mottled green and black colour of this ink pot is caused by impurities such as iron compounds in the jade.


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