JADE FIGURINES, on stands, x3
CH1979.505.a-c
3x old Chinese jade altar figurines on wooden stands, all with BADA sticker.
[.a] 1 pale green jade figurine of seated gentleman (Sage) with hands hidden under folds of sleeves. Very high hair line, long pointed beard & long moustache. Stone has slight mottling. Figurine stands on elaborately carved wooden stand.
[.b] 1 whitish green jade figurine of standing Budda-style figure in praying posture. Ornament in centre of forehead, no hair. Slight brown mottling. Figurine on elaborately carved wooden stand.
[.c] 1 pale green jade figurine of standing gentleman in simple robe and small hat, carrying a pot with lid. Pale mottling. On simple circular wooden stand.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.505.a-c |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Nov 1979 |
Material
| Jade/Stone | 0 - Whole |
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| Wood/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 105mm | without base |
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| height | 113mm | with base |
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| diameter | 55mm | base |
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| height | 130mm | figurine & base |
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| diameter | 50mm | base |
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| height | 134mm | figurine & base |
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