Jade figure of a hound

The recumbent posture of this jade hound is based on the design of early pieces.

The fore legs of the dog extend forward and support the head. The spine and ribs are rendered by incised lines. There is a perforation between the two fore legs under the head.

Pieces from the Song period often have the feature of crossed fore legs.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-330-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1994.836
Date:	Ming period or earlier (1368-1644 or earlier)
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What:	Jade recumbent hound
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References:	Watt, James C.Y. Chinese Jades from Han to Ching. Washington D.C., 1980.
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