Jade mythological animal with eagle perched on

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570

Title

Jade mythological animal with eagle perched on its backMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Short title

Jade mythological animal with eagle perched on

Record number

BATEA : 560

Simple name

animal

Classified name

stone; jade; animal; fabulous; eagle; bird; Ming; rebus; China; bravery;

Description

Description part summary

A pale celadon-green jade group of mythical animal in crouching position. The animal's head is turned towards an eagle with wings half open perched on its back, its bushy tail and long mane with finely incised fur markings and the wings and tail of the bird with similar details. The eyebrows of the mythical animal are incised and flame-like, C-scrolls and striated hair-tufts decorate the legs. The stone is of palest celadon tint.

Description material

jade

Description condition

good

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

body	pale celadon
decoration

Description length

6.5 cm

Description height

5.2 cm

Description diameter

Description width

Description depth

2.4 cm

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