Praying mantis on a vine
Date19th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextThe mineral jadeite did not come into use in China until the late 18th century, when it began to be imported from Burma. Jadeite's brilliant apple green and emerald tones were the most prized, while nephrite of a pure white and yellow was highly coveted- though a broad range of colors made both fashionable in different periods and contexts.
Object number33.1389
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions7/8 x 2 5/16 x 5/16 in. (2.22 x 5.88 x 0.8 cm)
MediumJadeite
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