Imperial spittoon with rope pattern
Place of OriginChina
Date1796-1820
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796-1820)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 4 3/4 in x W. 4 1/2 in x D. 3 3/8 in, H. 12.1 cm x W. 11.4 cm x D. 8.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J426
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThe sides are decorated with the character for joy (
xi 喜) and images of stone chimes (qing), forming a pun for “joyful celebration” (xiqing).
1900-1949
1644-1911
1900-1950
approx. 1600-1800
1900s
approx. 1900-1940
1900-1949
1900-1930
approx. 1800-1900