A GREEN JADE CAMEL
A GREEN JADE CAMEL
Ming dynasty or earlier
The recumbent Bactrian camel carved turning its head sharply to the right, looking towards its tail, the markings for its fur finely incised, the underside of the carving well-detailed to show a rounded belly and four split hooves, the stone of uniform greenish-yellow marked by isolated cloudy inclusions.
2in (5cm) long
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A GREEN JADE CAMEL
Ming dynasty or earlier
The recumbent Bactrian camel carved turning its head sharply to the right, looking towards its tail, the markings for its fur finely incised, the underside of the carving well-detailed to show a rounded belly and four split hooves, the stone of uniform greenish-yellow marked by isolated cloudy inclusions.
2in (5cm) long