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Quail
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Quail

Maker China
Date18th-19th Century
Made/manufacturedChina
MediumJade
Dimensions2 1/16 x 3 5/8 x 1 1/16 in. (5.2 x 9.2 x 2.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.223
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DescriptionThe rounded pebble in the form of a nesting quail with head turned towards its back surrounded by a long leafy millet spray, carved overall with detailed overlapping feathers, the stone of deep celadon tone with brown accents
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China
17th-18th Century
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China
18th Century
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China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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China
17th-18th Century
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China
18th - 19th Century
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China
17th - 18th Century
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China
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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China
Song and Ming Dynasty (960 - 1644)
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China
18th-19th Century or later
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China
18th Century or later