

Vase in the shape of a heavenly rooster
The sculpture depicts a green jade vase in the shape of a rooster. The jade is carved into the form of a rooster with spread wings. A long curved tail extends to the right and curls up. The body of the rooster slopes in to form a short neck that opens into a wide vase-like form, which is topped with a small jade finial. A curved jade handle is on one side. The bird's head faces to the left and is carved with gold inlay eyes. The sculpture sits on a small carved wooden stand with a flat rectangular top. The top and legs of the stand are ornately carved. The background fades from dark to light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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