Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu
Cleveland Museum of Art

Vase in the Form of Archaic Hu

1700s

pale greenish-white jade with brown markings
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Appreciated for its durability, hardness, luster, and subdued colors, jade was considered one of the most precious materials in China.

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