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Mandarin Duck with ScrollsYuan or early Ming dynasty, about 1279-1450

Not on view
Small jade carving of a coiled dragon-like creature with mottled caramel and celadon stone, incised scroll motifs, and a tightly curled spiral tail

Unknown, Mandarin Duck with Scrolls, Yuan or early Ming dynasty, about 1279-1450, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Mandarin Duck with Scrolls
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Yuan or early Ming dynasty, about 1279-1450
Period
Yuan or Early Ming dynasty
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
2 x 1 3/16 x 2 13/16 in. (5.1 x 3. x 7.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Accession Number
M.67.72.12
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography

  • Blondet, José Luis. Six Scripts for Not I: Throwing Voices (1500 BCE-2020 CE). Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2020.