Three vases in archaic bronze forms carved on a stepped stand: in the centre, an incense burner, with upright handles and three animal-style feet, carved with a taotie, the domed cover with an oval button knob; to one side, a two-handled vase, also with t

Jade in the Royal Collection

Vibrant jades collected from around the world

    NEW ZEALAND

    Urn

    1901

    RCIN 954

    This urn, made from a boulder of greenstone, was given to King George V and Queen Mary (when The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York) by the New Zealand Government in 1901. In New Zealand, the term greenstone is used to refer to nephrite, bowenite and serpentinite.

    The royal couple's visit to New Zealand formed part of a world tour to express gratitude to imperial troops for their service to the Empire during the Boer War. Many of the gifts received on this tour were chosen to reflect traditional materials of the islands.

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