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18th–19th century · Jade (nephrite) with semiprecious stone inlays · Asian Art
This sculpture is typical of an innovative style of the eighteenth to early nineteenth century, when Chinese craftspeople created novel designs by combining traditional forms with decorative elements from other cultures. While the compact and broad shapes of the animals are derived from the native tradition, the sparkling inlays of semiprecious stones are unmistakably inspired by the jades of Mughal India.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite) with semiprecious stone inlays
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
