Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Jade Animal Figure (one of a pair)

late 19th - early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent gray-green nephrite with whitish parallel streaks

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.4 x W. 1.5 x D. 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.) Weight 7 g

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