FIGURINE OF A DANCER
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
Figurine is carved from jade which has faint tinge of lavender and has touches of green. It shows a woman turning to the left and raising her arms while holding a scarf. The scarf and the skirt of her dress is blowing in the wind. She has an elaborate haristyle which is upswept. Her head is lowered and she looks over her back. The base is in teak inlaid with a metal wire.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF A DANCER
- Made from:
- Jade
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- Late 19th c.-Early 20th c.
- Size:
- 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.113
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973