Chinese Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jade Carved Drum With Bamboo Shoots

~ Chinese Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jade Carved Drum With Bamboo Shoots ~

A Chinese jade carved drum with engravings of bamboo shoots.

 The images of bamboo (which are symbols of old age, modesty and peace) are engraved to both sides.

The piece is of a celadon green nephrite jade with yellow inclusions.

Pieces like this were first reported in the Tang dynasty (618-907).

This piece however dates to the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), possibly earlier.

~ Dimensions ~

The piece has a diameter of 5 cm (2 inches) and a depth of 2 cm (3/4 of an inch).

It weighs 101 g.

~ Condition ~

The piece is in very nice condition with no damage.

JA_10498_FO_260722_575496828