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China: Han Dynasty [ 206 BC-AD 220 ]
Length: 2.3/4in [ 7cm ]
A yellow and dark-brown jade pendant in the form of a cicada of flattened form, the eyes protruding, the details of the wings and underside well defined
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China: Tang Dynasty [ 618-907 ]
Length: 1.7/8in [ 4.8cm ]
A russet-skinned jade model of a recumbent hare, its head resting on its forepaws and the long ears pricked back, the stone with amber and dark brown inclusions.
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China: Song Dynasty [ 960-1279 ]
Length: 2.1/8in [ 5.5cm ]
A yellow jade model of a standing lohan dressed in long flowing robes, his head turned slightly to the left, and the arms folded beneath his robes, the stone of even tone with light russet inclusions.
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China: Song Dynasty [ 960-1279 ]
Length: 3.1/8in [ 8cm ]
A black and grey jade model of a parrot, of flattened form, the tips of the wings resting on the tail feathers and the head pointing forward, the underside with the claws lightly carved against its chest.
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China: Song to early Ming Dynasty [ 10th to 15th Century ]
Length: 2.3/8in [ 6cm ]
A white and russet jade model of a seated crane, its neck twisted back and resting on its back, the bird holding a lingzhi spray in its beak, the wings and tail feathers naturalistically rendered, the claws tucked beneath its body.
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China: Liao Dynasty [ 907-1125 ]
Length: 2.3/8in [ 6cm ]
A white jade sword slide in the form of a kneeling Central Asian, the bearded tribute bearer holding an object raised to his right shoulder, the details of his robes well defined.
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China: Tang/Song Dynasty [ 618-1279 ]
Length: 1.7/8in [ 4.8cm ]
A pale celadon jade model of a seated Central Asian tribute bearer weaing pleated robes, the curled hair with a hair band, a Buddhist lion recumbent before him
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China: Liao Dynasty [ 907-1125 ]
Length: 2.1/8in [ 5.5cm ]
A white jade model of a seated monkey with bushy eyebrows and smiling expression, its body turned slightly to the left, with one hand placed on his head and the other on his leg.
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China: Song/Yuan Dynasty [ 960-1368 ]
Length: 3.1/4in [ 8.3cm ]
A mottled celadon deep brown jade model of a recumbent mythical beast, the caparisoned twin horned animal with pronounced angular face, the body carved with geometric designs, the saddle cloth with floral motifs above hanging pendants.
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China: Yuan/early Ming Dynasty [ 14th/15th century ]
Length: 3.3/8in [ 8.5cm ]
A pale celadon and russet jade deer group, the recumbent adult with its head turned back, holding a ruyi spray in its mouth, its young holding one branch in its mouth, both animals with a single horn, the underside of russet tone.
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China: Ming Dynasty [ 1368-1644 ]
Length: 2.3/4in [ 7cm ]
A yellow and russet jade carving of a recumbent boy holding a stem of lotus flowers wrapped around his body, the stone well worked to enhance the details.
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