Carved pendant
Date18th - 19th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextTwo badgers are opposite each other, foot to foot, a doubling emphasized in the change in color of this single stone. The word for badger, huan in modern Chinese, is used as a pun for the phrase "to be happy" (also huan), so two badgers can cleverly imply "double happiness" (shuanghuan).
Object number96.39.51
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Ceramics and Snuff Bottles from the Ming and Xing Dynasties", January 14, 2006 - April 2, 2006Published ReferencesChen, Jennifer, "Bottles of Delight: The Thal Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles", Seattle Art Museum, 1998, pg. 101Credit LineGift to the Seattle Art Museum for the people of Seattle by Stephen and Britt Thal in honor of Sidney and Berta Thal
Dimensions2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (5.08 x 4.45 x 1.91 cm)
MediumJadeite
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