Rare Ming Dynasty Brown Jade Recumbent Beast

A rare brown jade beast, Ming Dynasty or probably earlier,…
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A rare brown jade beast, Ming Dynasty or probably earlier, recumbent with its head turned back towards the split tail, the caramel-coloured stone with some darker inclusions, 5 cm long. Provenance: Collection of Jim Forbes, Boston, USA, whose family had been involved with the China trade. Most of the collection is in the Peabody Museum, Massachusetts, USA.

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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