Late Qing Dynasty Blue-white Jade Round Carving of a Lying Dog with Ribs

The jade is as soft and smooth as fat, with mercury seeping into some parts. The dog in the round sculpture is lying on the ground, looking back with its tail curled up. The ribs, paws and other details are carved realistically, and the overall shape is interesting and leisurely. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, there was a trend of imitating ancient styles, especially imitating jade wares from the previous Song Dynasty. More attention was paid to the shaping of three-dimensional forms rather than the carving of flat patterns, and the use of jade in stationery furnishings increased. Among them, animal-shaped ornaments can also be used as paperweights and pen holders, and are favored by literati. These animal-shaped ornaments are mostly realistic animals such as deer, sheep, dogs, and horses, but less common are auspicious animals such as dragons and phoenixes. They are also relatively realistic in form, and are often full of fun and emotion. This jade carving of a lying dog has typical features of animal stationery ornaments from the Qing Dynasty, from its subject matter to its shape and carving, and is a rare and fine piece. https://youtu.be/fxU5etdHnkI?si=PQxCMMSLvLF7xaGe