Figurine
1127-1279, or later (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, carved |
| Brief description | Figurine, carved nephrite jade, China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
| Physical description | Figurine of pale yellowish-green jade shading into light russet, with brown markings. Seated in a stylised pose with the front paws together and those at the rear likewise, exposed to left of the body with the tail curling upwards between them. In part-archaising style with strong chest and head raised with jaws half-open in a roar, the muzzle blunted and head flattened, with conventional folds of fur behind the jaw; the underside 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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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.72-1936 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2005 |
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