Jade Head of a Child
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Date17th - 18th century
MediumJade | Nephrite
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Gabrielle P. Hubbard in memory of William L. Parker, Sarah Harrison Parker & J. W. Hubbard, Jr.
Object number91.55
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a round, smooth head of child created from pale grey jade. He has lowered eyelids on a serene face. He also has elongated earlobes as well as a large, flat nose with rounded nostrils. The head rests on a wooden geometric base.
