A WHITE JADE DOG
A WHITE JADE DOG
Song dynasty or later
Carved in a recumbent posture with legs tucked beside its long slender body, with prominent ribs and spine, its head with a pointed muzzle flanked by bulging eyes, turned sharply left to look towards it tughtly curled tail, the translucent stone with faint russet patches and black and white inclusions.
3 5/8in (9.2cm) long
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A WHITE JADE DOG
Song dynasty or later
Carved in a recumbent posture with legs tucked beside its long slender body, with prominent ribs and spine, its head with a pointed muzzle flanked by bulging eyes, turned sharply left to look towards it tughtly curled tail, the translucent stone with faint russet patches and black and white inclusions.
3 5/8in (9.2cm) long