Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming (1279-1644) dynasties
White jade from Hotan.
Length: 32.3cm
Width: 7.7cm
Height: 22.1cm
Weight: 4230g.
The round carving (alto-rilievo) formed a deer in the process of standing. The deer had muscular legs that one hind leg in crouching and the other in extending. It also had traits of leaning forward body, plump chest, a pair of long antlers connected endways, long sturdy neck, and downward tail close to hips. he jade deer showed forward eyesight and guttiform eyes with upward canthus. The deer that was holding Lingzhi with the mouth. It also had two shallow nostrils, open mouth, revealed neat teeth, and upright ears. This distinct jade in three dimensions demonstrated natural, powerful, and lively style.
Deer was regarded as lucky animal and auspiciousness by the ancients. Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) had been considered as symbol of luck and longevity since ancient time. Then, deer mouth with Lingzhi had meaning of happiness, prosperity, longevity, and luck.
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