Black jade recumbent bear insertHan Dynasty

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484

Title

Black jade recumbent bear insertHan Dynasty (206BC-220AD)

Short title

Black jade recumbent bear insertHan Dynasty

Record number

BATEA : 479

Simple name

bear

Classified name

stone; jade; animal; Han; bear; China; black; symbolism;

Description

Description part summary

A black jade carving of a recumbent bear made to fit into a metal or similar mount with holes for affixation on the otherwise undecorated base. The jade is predominately of black colour. The claws and fangs are all simply carved in one line in typical Han style. The eyes are mere dots and there is a distinctive ruff around the neck.

Description material

jade

Description condition

good

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

body	black
decoration

Description length

4.5 cm

Description height

2.5 cm

Description diameter

Description width

Description depth

Description inscription

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