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A 3D jade sculpture of a sitting bear that is facing to the left of the viewer. The bear is sitting up with its back legs crouched up in front of its chest and its front paws resting on its knees. There are carved lines on its face to show its eyes and snout. It is tan and red in color.

Jade Seated Bear in the Round

Chinese

Translucent olive-green, partly discolored nephrite with traces of red pigment

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Ritual Implements