A CALCIFIED JADE PIG HAN DYNASTY OR LATER | 漢或以後 雞骨白玉豚

ARCHAIC AND ARCHAISTIC JADES FROM THE MICHAEL GULBENKIAN COLLECTION

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A CALCIFIED JADE PIG

HAN DYNASTY OR LATER

漢或以後 雞骨白玉豚

modelled as a recumbent pig boldly detailed with almond-shaped eyes and gently raised spine, the stone of pale buff colour accented with darker brown streaks and finished with a lustrous polish

Length 7 cm, 2¾ in.