Nephrite Jade Or Soapstone Dog On Carved Chinese(?) Stand

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17 years ago

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Description A carved dog in a sitting position - light green with brown mottling colour - rather like marble. Underside is a much deeper green. Eyes may have had jewels in, now just sockets, appears to be a chip inside open mouth. Dog has a very short curled tail. Stand appears very old. Very delicately carved in a hard wood. Took to a local museum - unable to identify, other than they thought it originates somewhere in Asia

Category Asian Art

Medium JADE NEPHRITE OR SOAPSTONE - DO NOT KNOW

Distinguishing marks NONE

Condition Fair

Size and dimensions of this item APPROX 3" X 1.25" TALL

Date Period UNKNOWN

Weight DOG 3OZS STAND 2OZS

History Bought in auction - unable to identify source - think it is Chinese not Egyptian

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Price Paid (If known) AUCTION £30.00GBP (IT WAS DESCRIBED AS A TEMPLE DOG)

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