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Two Morning Glories

Imperial Fei-ts'ui jade carving in the form of Two Morning Glories resting on openly carved branches surrounded by leaves. A dragonfly and a butterfly are also carved in deep relief on the flower. The carving is brilliantly p[olished. The butterfly is the emblem of conjugal felicity - in fact it might almost be called the 'Chinese Cupid'. Carved wood base.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since March the 16th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
4 1/8 x 2 1/2in. (10.5 x 6.4cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Jade
Price
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Composition
zinc41%
copper19%
iron25%
atium2%
cadmium13%