Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu
Unknown Artist
The square vase made entirely of jade imitates a ceramic or metal type with a corded string around its shoulder. Superbly carved are also the rings that hang loosely in handles held by feline animal heads.
Credit: Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
1700s
Pale greenish-white jade with brown markings
14.4 cm
1964.237
Image and text: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2024
Where you'll find this
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Permanent collection