Han Dynasty, Mythical Animal Plaque, L.25.5cm, W. 20.5cm, T. 0.2

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Applying the techniques of low relief and open work, this artifact presents one god’s face, three divines and eighteen mythical animals on the jade plaque as thin as 0.2cm. The appearances of all figures which may be only the head, half and whole body of the mythical animals have been depicted vividly. Despite the difficulty of workmanship, the lines of the objects on the artifact of mutton grade Hotan jade are presented smoothly and elegantly. It is no doubt that this artifact has become the masterpiece in jade carving. In addition, it is extremely rare due to the fact that it is the only thin carving artifact ever appears in published documents.More detail pictures