Two Jade Carvings of Animals
Two Jade Carvings of Animals
白玉臥犬及青白玉瑞雞把件
the first a white jade figure of a recumbent badger, shown with the head turned over slender paws, and rounded ears over a pointed snout, the slender body with sticking ribs and a curled tail; the second a celadon toned figure of a crested rooster of rounded form, carved with lightly incised feather details.
Length of larger 2 7/8 in., 7.3 cm.
Asian Art
The rooster with no condition problems noted; the dog with porous inclusions throughout and a small nick on its left front paw
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Two Jade Carvings of Animals
白玉臥犬及青白玉瑞雞把件
the first a white jade figure of a recumbent badger, shown with the head turned over slender paws, and rounded ears over a pointed snout, the slender body with sticking ribs and a curled tail; the second a celadon toned figure of a crested rooster of rounded form, carved with lightly incised feather details.
Length of larger 2 7/8 in., 7.3 cm.
Asian Art
The rooster with no condition problems noted; the dog with porous inclusions throughout and a small nick on its left front paw
