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FINE JADE CARVINGS FROM THE YIDETANG COLLECTION
A WHITE JADE 'SILK WORM AND MULBERRIES' PENDANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A WHITE JADE 'SILK WORM AND MULBERRIES' PENDANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The stone is carved in the round as a silk worm crawling on mulberry fruits and leaves. The russet 'skin' of the stone is cleverly utilised and carved with a butterfly perched on the side of the fruit.
1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The stone is carved in the round as a silk worm crawling on mulberry fruits and leaves. The russet 'skin' of the stone is cleverly utilised and carved with a butterfly perched on the side of the fruit.
1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) wide