Detail View: National Palace English: Jade duck

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