Jade rebus of two arrowroot and a magpie, Qing dynasty, China, 18th century. Artist: Unknown

Jade rebus of two arrowroot and a magpie, Qing dynasty, China, 18th century. Artist: Unknown

1-234-041 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Jade rebus of two arrowroot and a magpie, Qing dynasty, China, 18th century. A jade group of two arrowroot with (3 segment) leaves emerging from top, and a long-tailed bird, probably a magpie. This combination is a rebus for 'may you have children soon'.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Jade

Picture Type
  1. Object

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Science & Nature Animal Life

Science & Nature Plant Life

Society & Culture Art & Literature

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2208x2837
File Size : 18,352kb


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  1. BATEA : 478
  1. 0440000652
  1. 1-234-041
  1. 1234041
  1. 652
  1. BATEA : 478


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