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Tortoise

1368–1644

China, Ming dynasty

(1368–1644)
Medium
yellowish green jade with brown markings
Measurements
Overall: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.569
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A jade, a smooth, yellowish green stone with muted brown markings, depicts a tortoise with its head raised and tilted right. The creature has small eyes and a closed mouth. Its rounded shell features shallow, subtle indentations across the surface. Four short, flat limbs extend from the body, while a short, pointed tail projects from the rear. The stone shows varying tones of light green and tan throughout its form.

Tortoise

1368–1644

China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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