Han Dynasty Jade Jewel (1200-0861)
by Currey
The Han Dynasty Jade Jewel, which is made of a bronze-colored stoneware, emulates a famed jade carving and sits atop a metal stand in a black finish. The profile represents how important jewels were to women during the great Chinese dynasties; this particular piece worn on the chest. The name of this rich brown sculpture reflects that it is made in a Han Dynasty style, and it is carved on the front and the back.