Figurine

81-23-75A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-75A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Jade | Wood
Iconography Animal
Description

A fine white nephrite jade (A) carving of an archaic monster called a pi-hsieh with a fitted wooden (B) stand.

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

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