Recumbent Phoenix
Maker
China
DateSong and Ming dynasty (960-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/16 x 4 1/16 x 1 15/16 in. (3 x 10.3 x 4.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.1
On View
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The recumbent bird finely carved with legs folded beneath the body and head arched back to lie flat besides one of the back-swept wings, the long tail feathers curled at the ends and layered on top and on the underside, the grayish-buff stone with dark brown mottling and fine russet veining throughout
