Qing Dynasty Spinach Jade Lotus Box with Cover

A Chinese spinach jade circular box and cover, Qing Dynasty…
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A Chinese spinach jade circular box and cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century, of lotus form, the cover carved as a lotus pod, with circular nodes simulating seeds, encased by overlapping lotus petals to the box and cover in low relief, with a straight foot rim, with wooden stand, 9 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased at or prior to 1976, old Sotheby's sticker, lot 481 attached, Literature, illustrated in Art and Australia, Vol. 3, no. 4, p.258. Other Notes: for a similar, though larger spinach jade flower dish from this period, please see: Christie's, New York, 30 March, 2005, Lot 133

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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