The remarkable collection of the Imperial Prince Kung of China (1913)
American Art Association, Freer, Charles Lang, 1854-1919, former owner. DSI-F · New York : American Art Association · leaf 14
Flattened annular form, of the prescribed dimensions, the carved embellishment on the two faces presenting tiger-mask lineaments in sunken and outline carving. A princely token of respect, and also formerly used for sacrificial or religious ceremonies. Dark blended nephrite presenting russet-red,…
Puwei, Prince, 1880-1936
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