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Bean-shaped box with chains
Bean-shaped box with chains

Bean-shaped box with chains

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 1 1/4 in x W. 4 1/2 in x D. 1/2 in, H. 3.17 cm x W. 11.43 cm x D. 1.27 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J178
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
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A pure white translucent nephrite box forms a curved bean when its two halves are joined. Each half has a ring at each end, looped to a chain of several loose rings joining the two sections of the box. This creative design was worked from a single block of jade.