Spinach Jade Marriage Bowl
probably
Qianlong period, interior carved with
lingzhi and flowing reeds, two pierce-carved chrysanthemum handles, exterior with fine flowing fern decoration in relief, set on four scrolled feet, 3-3/4 x 13 in., scattered natural cracks and inclusions including one handle with cracks (appear to be naturally occurring), two feet with minor chips at edges. Provenance: ex-collection Edward R. Bacon (ERB sticker with hog-and-shield crest and motto
Mediocria Firma on base); Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, acquired 1970
Condition
scattered natural cracks and inclusions including one handle with cracks (appear to be naturally occurring), two feet with minor chips at edges