Detail View: National Palace English: Amethyst book holder of sage
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Work ID:
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M01C00170
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Title:
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Amethyst book holder of sage
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Creation Date:
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Qing Dynasty
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Start Year Date:
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A.D.1644
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End Year Date:
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A.D.1911
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Dynasty:
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63 Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1644~1911)
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Creation Place:
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China
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Measurements:
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Height: 4.9 cm
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Material:
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Jade
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Form:
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Zhen-zhi (paper-weight)
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Type:
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Jades and Other Precious Stones
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Subject:
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Figure
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Repository:
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Description:
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This round sculpted book holder is made of amethyst, whose texture is translucent and pellucid. It is carved into a plump sage whose hair is puledl into a bun and whose long whiskers dangle along the face. The gesture of the sage reveals leisure and amiability as he leans bare-chested next to a jar of wine.
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ImageV ID:
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M01C00170AS001
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Rights:
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Lee & Lee Communications
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