The Three Plenties
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
Dimensions, H. 10.2 cm x W. 20.3 cm x D. 7.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J327
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThe Buddha’s-hand citron, peach, and pomegranate together form a pictorial pun for the Three Plenties (Three Abundances), implying a wish for an abundance of blessings, longevity, and sons.
Subject
- Buddha's hand citron
- peach
- pomegranate
approx. 1750-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1900-1910
approx. 1900-1940
1900-1949
dated 1799
approx. 1800-1900
1900-1950