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Burnt jade carving of three sheep, the mother shown nuzzling one of the kids
Three Sheep
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Three Sheep

Artist Chinese Artist
Datelate Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 15/16 in. (3.5 x 8.9 x 4.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.4
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Visual DescriptionBurnt jade carving of three sheep, the mother shown nuzzling one of the kids
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