Period:Song dynasty Production date:10thC-13thC
Materials:jade
Technique:carved
Subjects:asian mythical figure/creature
Dimensions:Length: 7 centimetres
Description:
Carved celadon jade carving of a recumbent hound-like mythical animal.
IMG
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Comments:It’s front paws are outstretched, curled tail and knobbly spine, its head turned back to look at the young animal by its side, both animals with hair worked in low relief, the stone of yellowish tone with caramel inclusions. See Ayers, J. and Rawson, J, Chinese Jade throughout the Ages, catalogue of exhibition organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society, 1 May-22 June 1975, London Victoria and Albert Museum, Oriental Ceramic Society, 1975, p.256.
Materials:jade
Technique:carved
Subjects:asian mythical figure/creature
Dimensions:Length: 7 centimetres
Description:
Carved celadon jade carving of a recumbent hound-like mythical animal.
IMG
Comments:It’s front paws are outstretched, curled tail and knobbly spine, its head turned back to look at the young animal by its side, both animals with hair worked in low relief, the stone of yellowish tone with caramel inclusions. See Ayers, J. and Rawson, J, Chinese Jade throughout the Ages, catalogue of exhibition organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society, 1 May-22 June 1975, London Victoria and Albert Museum, Oriental Ceramic Society, 1975, p.256.
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