COLLECTION NAME:
National Palace English
Record
Work ID:
M01C00018
Title:
Jade duck
Creation Date:
Song to Ming Dynasty
Start Year Date:
A.D.960
End Year Date:
A.D.1644
Dynasty:
39 Song Dynasty (A.D. 960~1279)
Dynasty:
44 Yuan Dynasty (A.D. 1272~1368)
Dynasty:
45 Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368~1644)
Creation Place:
China
Measurements:
Length: 8.5 cm; Width: 2.8 cm; Height: 4.5 cm
Material:
Jade
Type:
Jades and Other Precious Stones
Subject:
Birds
Repository:
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description:
Carved of yellow nephrite, the duck shows a brownish tinge on its head, waist, and two feet. Although the carving is extremely simple, it evidently illustrates the big and upward-pointing butt of the duck, thus making it more lively and adorable. It tempts one to relax and appreciate nature.
ImageV ID:
M01C00018AS009
Rights:
Lee & Lee Communications