Vase after an ancient bronze vessel

A pale celadon jade vase rises from a footed base to a tall, tilted spout. Its surface is carved with stylized archaic bands and scrolling motifs, and a small looped handle curls at the side. Russet inclusions in the stone add warm patches of color.

Look closer: Small carved taotie-style face pattern visible on the lower body beneath the handle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–16th century

Medium

Jade (nephrite)

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

2998 × 4000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Edmund C. Converse, 1921