Carving / landscape

Description

Carving of mountain landscape in jade, with Shoulao (God of Longevity) in a rocky cave, with pine trees and a pavilion: China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century AD

Museum reference

A.1948.116

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Carving / landscape

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Jade

Physical description

Mutton-fat jade with brown markings

Associations

Depicted: Shoulao

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland