Jade Carving of Two Reclining Mythological Beasts, 15th-17th Century CE
Jade
ES.0755.22
A superb finely executed carved pale yellow jade glass sculpture of two reclining mythological beasts. The mythical animals have been depicted with finely incised and low-relief details which immediately transport...
A superb finely executed carved pale yellow jade glass sculpture of two reclining mythological beasts. The mythical animals have been depicted with finely incised and low-relief details which immediately transport the admirer to an imaginary world. The extremely detailed representation of the beast highlights the skills of the artisan who produced this sculpture.