Cicada
The object is an Old Chinese jade cicada. The jade cicada has a smooth and weathered surface with a predominantly green color. The jade is semi-transparent. The top half is rounded and white with brown patches. The bottom half is carved into the shape of a cicada with geometric patterns on the top and veins on the bottom. The bottom half also features a jagged edge where it appears to have been broken off. The background is a gradient from black to gray.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 805 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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