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Figure of a Pig

206 BC - 220 AD (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dark green jade with brown striations.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade with carved decoration
Brief description
Scu, China, carving, jade
Physical description
Dark green jade with brown striations.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11.4cm
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 73
Collection
Accession number
A.26-1935

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Record createdMarch 15, 2005
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