CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE CARVING OF 'TIANLU'
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279 AD),OR EARLIER
The mythical beast, tianlu, is depicted with a broad snout, bushy eyebrows, a single horn and mouth agape, exposing the fangs and tongue. The curled tail is flicked to one side. The stone is of a greyish-celadon tone with areas of russet.
6.6 cm. (2 1/2 in.) long
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SONG DYNASTY (960-1279 AD),OR EARLIER
The mythical beast, tianlu, is depicted with a broad snout, bushy eyebrows, a single horn and mouth agape, exposing the fangs and tongue. The curled tail is flicked to one side. The stone is of a greyish-celadon tone with areas of russet.
6.6 cm. (2 1/2 in.) long
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