Tubular round sculpture of a jade cicada with convex eyes
Tubular round sculpture of a jade cicada with convex eyes
This jade cicada is very rare, and it is difficult to tell when it was made from its shape. But judging from the dark brown color and thick patina on both sides, it should be very old.
The jade cicada has a flat head, is hollow and tubular. It is likely to be a remodeled fragment of a broken flute or a tubular ornament. From ancient times to the present, jade has been a precious and rare gem. Craftsmen value jade raw materials very much. They often use their ingenuity to re-polish and redesign broken jade artifacts, turning them into treasures.
The eyes of the jade cicada are bulging, and the wings are polished upward along the tube wall into an arc shape. The mouth and the upper part of the body are decorated with thick negative lines of diamonds, which is very majestic. There is a trumpet hole on each side of the mouth. Since the jade cicada itself is hollow and tubular, this jade cicada can be hung in two ways: horizontally and vertically.
This jade cicada has a simple and vivid shape, is simple and elegant, and is unique. Because it is polished inside and outside, it is moist and smooth to the touch. In addition, it feels heavy and the overall texture is very good, and it is very suitable for wearing and playing.
Dimensions: Length 62.5mm (2.46") Width 27mm (1.06") Height 25.5mm (1")
Weight: 65g