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Jade Official Finial,Han Dynasty China
Added 1/21/2008
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Archaic Jade , Asian Antiques , Chinese Antiques , Han Dynasty Jade


Item Value: $0.00
Title: Jade Official Finial
Country/Region of origin: China
Authenticity: Original
Period/Age: Han Dynasty 206 BC - AD 220
Primary material: Nephrite
Dimensions: H:21.5cm (8 1/2")
Condition: Good

Notes

From the Han Dynasty of 2000 years ago comes alive a Court Official  or Attendant dressed in all his splendour - courtesy of the enduring nature of Jade - Stone of Heaven to the Chinese.

Note the following:

01.Elegantly standing with arms folded at waist.

02.The costume consists of a Hat with a depression on top and a free flowing long dress with folds at the side from waist down.

03.Raised Cloud Patterns fill the dress front and back.

04.The Jade was originally greenish and translucent.

05.The most unique feature is that, there is a hole drilled through the feet for attachment;making it a finial,probably to a staff. 

An enchanting Jade Official,still with a serene expression.Visit the website of Friends of Jade to know more about Jade. 

 



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