Another stunning piece from the National Gallery of Victoria.
The bowl, from the second half of the 18th century, was purchased in 2008. Good call.
It glows when you come across it in the Asian art section of the NGV.
Apparently jade has a musical tone. I wonder what this bowl sounds like?
Click on the image to see it close up. Hard but delicate.
| Nephrite Jade Bowl, Qing dynasty, late 18th century, China |
Noble, beautiful, pure, and incorruptible.
Julia Ritson
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