White jade broad-tailed sheep , Northern Song dynasty, China, 960-1127. Artist: Unknown

White jade broad-tailed sheep , Northern Song dynasty, China, 960-1127. Artist: Unknown

1-233-960 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

White jade broad-tailed sheep , Northern Song dynasty, China, 960-1127. A 'lychee-flesh' white jade broad-tailed sheep in seated position. The animal is very statuesque, and has a beard and fat broad tail. There is minimal decoration on the piece but good detail especially on its face which is carved in three planes.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Jade

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Society & Culture Art & Literature

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2831x2214
File Size : 18,363kb


Aliases

  1. BATEA : 408-1
  1. 0440000571
  1. 1-233-960
  1. 1233960
  1. 571
  1. BATEA : 408-1


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