Date: Qing (1644-1911)
Dimensions: Length 29.2 cm, Width 6.5 cm, Height 19.0 cm
Material: Jade
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the thriving jade industry generated an interesting phenomenon—various carving schools based in places such as Peking, Suchow and Yangzhou. They were bred by regional geology, economy, customs and practices. The Yangzhou Carvings are well known for large indoor decorative works, such as jade mountains.