Figurine

81-23-35

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-35
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Nephrite Jade
Iconography Animal
Description

A carving of a small crab that is hiding in a lotus leaf. The piece is made from pale green nephrite jade pebble with some skin. Very well made.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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