Carving / landscape

Description

Carving of a mountainous rocky landscape in pale green jade, with pine trees and probably Shoulao (God of Longevity) with an attendant: China, 18th century AD

Museum reference

A.1945.4554

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Carving / landscape

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Materials

Jade

Physical description

Pale green jade carved in relief

Associations

Depicted: Shoulao

Exhibitions

• Inspired by Nature (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Inspired by Nature (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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