Jade box in the shape of a bird, Ming to Qing dynasty (1368-1911)

Jade box in the shape of a bird, Ming to Qing dynasty (1368-1911)

• Image Number: C1C000048N000000000PAC
• Dynasty: Ming dynasty
• Category: Jades
• Function: Incense container
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
• Description:
  White jade turns grey. The whole body is in the shape of a bird looking back. The cover is slightly equal to the body. The cover has a bird’s head, wings, etc. The body is carved with wings and feet. The bird feather texture is shown by the thin lines carved in shade.