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

    HENRIK EMANUEL WIGSTRÖM (1862-1923)

    Vase

    1908

    RCIN 49821

    This nephrite vase was presented by Tsar Nicholas II to King Edward VII when the King visited Reval (now Tallinn in Estonia) in June 1908. On 9 June King Edward was met by the Tsar and most of the imperial family on their yachts the Standart and the Pole Star. During the two-day meeting diplomatic discussions, banquets and balls were held on the yachts but neither the King nor the Tsar went ashore. The King's gift given to his nephew in return was a naval sword made by Wilkinson and inscribed For His Imperial Majesty Emperor of All Russia Nicholas II from His Loving Uncle Edward Reval 1908.

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