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Carved as an elongated hound lying with its head resting between the out stretched front legs, the spine and folds on either side of the body articulated with delicate lines and ridges ending to the rear with a coiled tail, the underside with well-carved details depicting the paw.
Recumbent Hound
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Recumbent Hound

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/16 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/16 in. (3 x 10.8 x 2.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.9
Collections
Visual DescriptionCarved as an elongated hound lying with its head resting between the out stretched front legs, the spine and folds on either side of the body articulated with delicate lines and ridges ending to the rear with a coiled tail, the underside with well-carved details depicting the paw.
With the hind legs and front left leg folded under the body, and the right front leg flexed as the creature prepares to rise, the tail colored around to rest on the left haunch, the belly and neck faintly ribbed to indicate folds, the head facing forward with well-defined horns above ears delineated with fine incising, the greenish-gray stone with pale mottling.
Recumbent Water Buffalo
Chinese Artist
Qing dynasty (1644 -1911)
Well carved in a recumbent position with head raised above the front paws and long tail curled atop the back, the softly polished whit stone with extensive russet staining of varying intensity
Hound
Chinese Artist
17th-18th century or later
The graceful greyhound shown in a recumbent position with forepaws crossed and back legs tucked beneath the body, with long ears and coiled tail, one end of the long, bell-hung ribbon tied around the arched neck trailing beneath the belly, the slender body carved with pronounced ribs and backbone, the stone well polished and of even white tone.
Hound
Chinese Artist
Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th-19th century
A circular metal bracelet featuring four evenly spaced, raised nodes with small carved details. A curved segment of the band between two of the nodes is completely wrapped in tightly coiled reddish-brown wire. Details include two leopard head mask and two mudfish.
Bracelet
African, Nigeria, Benin
undated
Lying in a playful coiled position with tail tucked between his hind legs tossing a crab with his paws, the bear's mouth open but wary of the crab's claws
Bear with a Crab
Chinese Artist
Qing dynasty (1644 -1911)
White stoneware sculptural ceramic with pleated body ending at petal-like folds.
Untitled (Petal Folds)
Sachiko Fujino
2006
Well carved along the natural curves of the stone, the head turned towards the back, the face framed by long locks of gently incised mane, seated on its haunches with its tail swished to one side, the underside well detailed hooves, the stone of white tone with dark brown highlights
Recumbent Horse
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Carved as a recumbent lion, its paw resting on a brocade ball and head turned to one side, its long ears laid back flanking tufts of hair falling on either side of the ribbed backbone, opposite the tail flicked to one side, accompanied by a cub, the stone of mottled, black brown and white tones
Buddhistic Lion Group
Chinese Artist
18th-19th Century or later
Shown with head arched back and resting on its body, some small chips to wings and tail feathers
Recumbent Phoenix
Chinese Artist
Song and Ming dynasty (960-1644)
Buffalo carved in a recumbent position with its forelegs tucked underneath and tail coiled to the front, with incised lines to depict details on the horns, tail and hooves, the stone of even white tone with areas of russet and black speckling highlighting the carving
Buffalo
Chinese Artist
18th century
cleverly carved using the natural inclusions of the stone, its head turned to one side, its combed mane trailing over its ribbed back, opposite the tail flicked to one side, the underside detailed with padded paws, the stone of mottled brown, beige and white tones
Crouching Beast
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The long curved shaft well carved with a central panel enframing a crane soaring amid fruiting peach blossoms, between angular strapwork, foliate and soaring bat panels, the ruyi-head shaped terminal with Han Xiangzi and attendant floating on a log, the edges with keyfret, and the underside with a floret diaper.
Ruyi Scepter
Chinese Artist
18th-19th century

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