A mottled jade fitting, archaic, Ming Dynasty or earlier, worked as a mask or animal head form with features of eyes, a long nose and exposed teeth, pierced to be affixed onto something. Unusual form for an unknown purpose with the stone exhibiting signs of ceremonial alteration, old collectors paper label.
1 15/16" L., 4.9 cm.
Provenance: A Toronto Collector
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