Figure of carved jade of light tonality with golden spots and patina produced by antiquity. It shows an animal resting, with its body shrunken and lying on its four legs, with the front legs extended. The tail, curled, is arranged next to the body and the head looks forward, with a relaxed expression, open eyes, six long whiskers, rounded ears and a fine mouth that seems to draw a subtle smile. Size: 3 x 4 x 6 cm Weight: 121,6 g

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