Sujet
Jade praying mantis, Southern Song dynasty, China, 1127-1279. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Jade praying mantis, Southern Song dynasty, China, 1127-1279. A praying mantis in jade with a slightly greenish tinge and brown suffusions. Its head is raised, its feelers and legs are at rest and its eyes and beak are prominent. The praying mantis was a symbol of bravery.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
1127
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B72_370
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
17,9Mo (375,7Ko) / 24,0cm x 18,7cm / 2829 x 2213 (300dpi)