Jade cat, early Qing dynasty, probably Kangxi period, China, 1662-1722. Artist: Unknown

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Jade cat, early Qing dynasty, probably Kangxi period, China, 1662-1722. A crouching indignant-looking cat with its head turned to the rear. The jade is of pale celadon-green colour with patches of orange-brown skin on top of the head, ears, back and rear.

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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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