Butterfly, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 1/8 in. ( cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); D. 1/4

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Butterfly, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 1/8 in. ( cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); D. 1/4 in. ( cm), Jade, The butterfly is usually associated with joy and weddings, but as its name (hudie) is a pun for 'age seventy to eighty,' it is also a symbol for longevity

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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