Chinese Carved Pine Trunk Vase and Stand
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th century
Object NameVase
Mediumrock crystal and wood
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 11.5 cm, Depth: 4 cm, Width: 6 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024914
About MeChinese carved rock crystal vase in the form of a pine trunk. The vase is sitting on a carved wooden stand. In Chinese culture the pine tree symbolises longevity.
Hardstone carving is a form of decorative art that has been a part of Chinese culture for over 3,000 years. This is largely due to many of the precious and semi-precious stones used, such as jade, turquoise, malachite, quartz and agate, occurring naturally in certain territories of China.
These different types of stones feature a wide variety of properties that Chinese artists were able to exploit, incorporating the natural coloration and textural qualities of the stones into their designs.
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
