Figure is carved from a piece of jade coloured in mottled orange, grey and light brown. The shape is a long rectangle, slightly rounded on bottom, slightly pointed at top, with bevelled edges. Lines are carved into the piece to mimic the body of a cicada: on one side, a set is engraved horizontally at top and V-shapes at bottom. On opposite is a central line running vertically and splitting at top, with horizontal grooves at bottom. A hole is carved in the base to allow object to be threaded on a string.

• Narrative

  Late 19th century imitation of a Han dynasty cicada.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Chinese
• Material jade mineral
• Measurements height 8.1 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 0.9 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 1875 and 1900
• Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
• Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition excellent
• Current Location Case 83
• Accession Number 3065/0013