Dublin Core
Title
Jade: daigou
Description
One serpentine white jade daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a cicada. Lower part of reverse exhibits export seal in red wax
Source
Rewi Alley
Provenance
Gifted to Canterbury Museum during Alley's visit to Christchurch in late 1971.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
88.64x18.80x23.76mm (l x w x h)
Museum Ac. No.
C1971.21
Usage Rights
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Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
Collection
Citation
“Jade: daigou,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/919.