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Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu

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
14.4cm
1964.237
Image and text: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2024

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The Cleveland Museum of Art
Permanent collection