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Boy

8th-10th Century

China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty

(960-1279)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ralph M. Chait 1953.244
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A mottled light gray jade sculpture with dark brown and black patches depicts a standing boy carrying a smaller child on his back. Facing left, the boy has a rounded head and carved facial features, the child resting on his shoulder and looking right. He wears a simple tunic, his legs joined at the base of the polished stone.

Boy

8th-10th Century

China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)

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