Pomander
Dateearly 18th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextFilled with perfumes and worn to mask unpleasant odors, this jade pomander would have also provided a measure of good fortune along with a sweet fragrance. The delicate openwork motif of the three friends, consisting of pine, plum and bamboo, promises long life. A so-called "endless knot," another symbol for longevity, is carved in low relief on the back of the pomander.
Object number33.1304
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Live Long and Prosper: Auspicious Motifs in East Asian Art, May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions2 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/16 in. (5.4 x 2.86 x 0.8 cm)
MediumNephrite
log in
