Chimera
CultureChinese
Date14th century
MediumJade
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 × 3 × 2 7/16 inches (5.72 × 7.62 × 6.19 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-40/30
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Gallery LabelChinese scholars collected jade animals as paperweights and ornaments for their studios. When touched, the smooth stone would soothe and cool the writer's palm. Many jade carvings followed earlier models; these timeless designs carry a subtle sense of immortality.
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