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Jade dragon-headed carp rising from wavesMing
Jade dragon-headed carp rising from wavesMing
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477
Title
Jade dragon-headed carp rising from wavesMing dynasty, probably 16th century
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Jade dragon-headed carp rising from wavesMing
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BATEA : 472
Simple name
carp
Classified name
stone; jade; animal; Ming; dragon; fish; carp; scholar's studio; China; legend;
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A jade pebble of a leaping carp amid waves, its head almost turned into a dragon. The jade is of fine white colour but has extensive brown degradation. The waves and prominent back are nicely carved. The overall form is curved like a C.
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jade
Description condition
good
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white/brown
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Description length
5.7 cm tip to tail between open points of the C
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Description diameter
15.9 cm round the curve.
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Gallery location
Gallery 1, alcove case (G7)
Production date
(probably 16th century)
Production period
Ming
Production place
China
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