Figure of a Dog
13th Century (made)
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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 with carved decoration |
Brief description | Scu, China, carving, jade |
Physical description | Yellowish-green reclining dog, with brown markings. Crouching with its head in its extended fore-paws, the back rounded with short bushy tail, the underside of the legs finished flat. |
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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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Accession number | A.70-1936 |
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Record created | March 15, 2005 |
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