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PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM S. ARNETT COLLECTION, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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A CREAM AND DARK BROWN JADE FIGURE OF A CRANE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The pebble is carved as a recumbent crane, its legs well carved on the underside
and its head turned backwards as it grasps a leafy branch bearing two peaches in its beak.
4¿ in. (10.5 cm.) long
$4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE
William S. Arnett Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, acquired prior to 1971.
EXHIBITED
On loan: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, September 1973 to September 1980.
Both the crane and peaches symbolize longevity and represent the wish,
“May the crane and peaches grant you one thousand years” (heshou qiansui).
明 褐玉仙鶴啣雙桃擺件
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