Name/Title
Nephrite Carving of Reclining RodentDescription
Chinese nephrite jade carving of a reclining rodent. Brown in color.Context
Rats are very important in Chinese mythos. They are representative of wisdom and prosperity in Chinese culture. In the Chinese Zodiac, the rat betrayed the cat during the animal race, and was able to secure a spot among the 12 animals, while the cat was 13th.Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Jewelry, AmuletDimensions
Height
1 inWidth
5/16 inDimension Notes
Depth: 2.25 (length)