Coiled mythical animal
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Period
2nd century BCE-mid 17th century CE -
Geography
China -
Material
Jade -
Dimension
H x W x D: 3.6 x 10 x 5.6 cm (1 7/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/16 in) -
Accession Number
S1987.785 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1987.785
Object Details
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Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection -
Exhibition History
Magic, Myths, and Minerals: Chinese Jades from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (August 23, 2003 to January 29, 2006)Monsters, Myths and Minerals (September 28, 1987 to November 26, 1995)Celadon, Jade: Finds, Specimen, Scientific Results (May to June 1963) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler -
Type
Sculpture -
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