Caption

Taoist goddess?, Chinese, Qing 1644–1911, 2nd half of the 18th century. Green-pink slightly translucent jade figurine sculpture of a goddess with flowers and scepters, height 17.1 cm., A carved figurine of a standing person viewed from behind, made of a smooth, translucent stone showing pale green, lavender, white, and warm amber tones; the figure has a high bun hairstyle with amber coloring, flowing robes with soft folds and subtle green and lavender veining, and an extended arm holding a stylized flower-like object; the base of the figurine casts a soft shadow on a light grey surface against a dark grey to nearly black gradient background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_342

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77.2Mb (341.2Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Taoist goddess Chinese Qing 1644–1911 2nd half 18th century Green-pink slightly translucent jade figurine sculpture goddess flowers scepters height 17.1 cm carved figurine standing person viewed smooth translucent stone showing pale green lavender white warm amber tones figure high bun hairstyle amber coloring flowing robes soft folds subtle green lavender veining extended arm holding stylized flower- object base figurine casts soft shadow light grey surface dark grey nearly black gradient background.