Jade
China, Qing dynasty
Chime shape
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 ½ x 6 ½ x 4 in. (6.4 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)
Good condition

This chime shaped, white jade water vessel with russet skin is relief carved with the eight Buddhist symbols. It is topped by a lip with lotuses and surrounded by a leiwen border. Inside the vessel are a pair of relief carved fish, symbols of surplus. The vessel is supported by a recessed, chime form foot.

The vessel displays minor abrasion to the lip and measures 2 ½ x 6 ½ x 4 in. (height x width x depth).