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Jade five-clawed dragon with feathered tail in
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Title
Jade five-clawed dragon with feathered tail in cloth wrappingLate Ming dynasty (1550-1644)
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Jade five-clawed dragon with feathered tail in
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BATEA : 476
Simple name
dragon
Classified name
stone; jade; dragon; Ming; animal; China;
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A compact jade pebble carving of a five-clawed two-horned dragon. The dragon is depicted with a tightly curled up tail making a figure of eight, the tail end being feathered. The animal is tied around with cloth and knotted, one leg protruding from the cloth. The jade is mainly of greenish white colour, but the snout and leg are brown.
Description material
jade
Description condition
good
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greenish white/brown
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Description length
5.5 cm
Description height
2.8 cm
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Description width
1.7 cm
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Gallery location
Gallery 1, large freestanding case (G3)
Production date
1550 = 1644
Production period
late Ming
Production place
China
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