Inlaid Jardiniere
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1795
Object NameJardiniere
Mediumzitan (wood), brass, silver and enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 23.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014543
About MeHexagonal deep bowl of intricately carved wood with wide cut work brass edging and enamelled band. There are vignettes of interwoven lions and snakes on each side and it sits on a brass foot made in individual pieces which are bound together. This is an Imperial quality flower holder destined to sit within the luxurious surroundings of a royal palace.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
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