A SMALL YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT HEN
A SMALL YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT HEN

MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY

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A SMALL YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT HEN
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The plump bird is seated with legs tucked under the body and head turned to the side, and the feathers are well detailed. The stone is of soft yellow color and has areas of pale russet color and russet veins.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) long
Provenance
Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

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