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Jade dragon-headed tortoiseYuan to early Ming
Jade dragon-headed tortoiseYuan to early Ming
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Jade dragon-headed tortoiseYuan to early Ming dynasty (1279-1499)
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Jade dragon-headed tortoiseYuan to early Ming
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BATEA : 497
Simple name
tortoise
Classified name
stone; jade; animal; Yuan; Ming; tortoise; dragon; mythical; China;
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A dragon-headed tortoise with bearded head, two barbed horns and swept up mane. Its snout is upturned and its mouth shows a free standing tongue. The tail is three pronged and upturned, the carapace with knobbles on the top section and the sides smooth with two planes. Its feet, neck and tail are scaled. The jade is of white colour with orange-brown skin down one side.
Description material
jade
Description condition
good
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body
yellowish celadon
decoration
brown mottling and skin
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Description length
5.5 cm
Description height
3.5 cm
Description diameter
Description width
2.5 cm
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Gallery 1, large freestanding case (G3)
Production date
1279 = 1499
Production period
Yuan to early Ming
Production place
China
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