Bamboo-shaped wrist rest with bamboo decoration and inscription on the back

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 3197
Type: object for daily use; jade
Date of production:
18th–19th centuries
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: jade
Techniques: engraved
Dimensions: length: 13.2 cm
Objects on Chinese scholars’ desks are at once functional products of craftsmanship and pieces representing the ideals of Confucionist erudition. Proprietors usually took care that the objects were produced of the finest materials (like jade).