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Box (He) in the Form of a Melon with Butterflies, Cricket, Squash, and FlowersLate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Jadeite carving of clustered gourds with vines, flowers, and a butterfly, in milky white, seafoam green, and amber yellow tones, high polish finish
Jadeite carving of a melon or gourd form with openwork vines, leaves, and blossoms extending outward; translucent white and green stone with natural russet-orange inclusions incorporated into the floral and foliage details, against a black background.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Box (He) in the Form of a Melon with Butterflies, Cricket, Squash, and Flowers
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
Height: 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Isadore Familian
Accession Number
M.85.276.5a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Mills, Rosie Chambers. Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2023.