Description
This white jade is carved as a double peach with realistically detailed leaves and branch following the curve of the jade. Clinging to the edge are a pair of bats, which represent good fortune.
Provenance
Collection of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. [1874–1960] and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller [1874–1948]; by descent to their daughter, Abby Rockefeller [1903–1976]; by descent to her daughter, Marilyn M. Simpson [1931–1980] (?–1980); by descent to her husband, William Kelly Simpson [1928–2017], given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (1980–2006); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (2006–)
Accession Number
2006.141
Medium
greenish-white jade
Dimensions
Overall: 9.9 x 13.5 x 11.5 cm (3 7/8 x 5 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Classification
Jade
Credit Line
Gift of William Kelly Simpson in memory of his wife Marilyn M. Simpson and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr.
