Chinese Carved Oyster Shell
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, possibly 18th century
Object NameShell
Mediumoyster shell
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Width: 23.8 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011216.1
About MeThese unusual decorative pieces serve to demonstrate the undeniable skill of artists and makers from countries such as Japan and China.
The shells have been carved in relief. One depicts a battle scene and the other a palace with a willow tree and several peacocks in the foreground.
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
James Cromar Watt
Possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
James Cromar Watt
mid 19th Century
