Praying mantis on a vine

19th century

The 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.

Jadeite

7/8 x 2 5/16 x 5/16 in. (2.22 x 5.88 x 0.8 cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

33.1389

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Now on view at the Asian Art Museum

Resources

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.

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