LOT # 14700
JADE CARVED 'CICADA' ORNAMENT
漢 青玉蟬
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Dimension:
Length: 2 2/5 in (6.1 cm) Width: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm)
Estimated Price:
$2000 - $2500
Han Dynasty period
The jade carved ornament is in the shape of a flattened cicada, with sharp angled wings, eyes, and body, the jade is of celadon color with russet. 漢蟬的雕工簡單明快，寥寥數刀就將蟬的形狀刻畫出來，十分生動，稱為"漢八刀"。古人對蟬的評價很高，認為蟬出之於地底而高聲，幼蟲醜陋成蟲高潔，正好可以代表讓故人得到新生，故在喪葬器中採用雕蟬的形狀來充塞口部。
Length: 2 2/5 in (6.1 cm) Width: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm)
Estimated Price:
$2000 - $2500
Han Dynasty period
The jade carved ornament is in the shape of a flattened cicada, with sharp angled wings, eyes, and body, the jade is of celadon color with russet. 漢蟬的雕工簡單明快，寥寥數刀就將蟬的形狀刻畫出來，十分生動，稱為"漢八刀"。古人對蟬的評價很高，認為蟬出之於地底而高聲，幼蟲醜陋成蟲高潔，正好可以代表讓故人得到新生，故在喪葬器中採用雕蟬的形狀來充塞口部。