Carved charm in the shape of an animal. Piece is very thin and flat, made of mottled dark and light green jade. Figure has a wide head atop a thick body, short bent legs and long thick tail. Edges are beveled. A small hole Is bored through head at top corner. The surface is undecorated.

• Narrative

  Appears to be a good quality replica of a late Shang dynasty piece.

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• Type of Item ornament
• Culture Chinese
• Material jade mineral
• Measurements height 3.0 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 0.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
• Received from Erika Gerson

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• Made in China

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• Creation Date between 1800 and 1935
• Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
• Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014

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• Condition good
• Current Location Case 83
• Accession Number 3065/0002