Figurine
AD 618-906 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade, carved |
| Brief description | Figurine, carved nephrite jade, China, Tang dynasty (618-907), 618-906 AD |
| Physical description | Figurine, deep-drown and yellowish-green carved in the form of a camel |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Summary | The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.28-1935 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2005 |
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