cleverly using the natural inclusions to depict a large recumbent horned ram, its head turned to one side and spewing forth a cloud vapor and yinyang medallion, accompanied by two young rams.

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Ram Group

Artist Chinese Artist

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumBrown and white jade

Dimensions2 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (5.1 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin

Object number2009.48.288

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ASIAN

Visual Descriptioncleverly using the natural inclusions to depict a large recumbent horned ram, its head turned to one side and spewing forth a cloud vapor and yinyang medallion, accompanied by two young rams.

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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

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18th century

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Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or later

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Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

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