Royal Alberta Museum: Virtual Exhibits - Rise of the Black Dragon - Photo

October 9 1999 - January 9 2000

Openwork Jade, Woman's Hat

[Openwork Jade, Woman's Hat]

Two phoenixes face each other in this openwork jade from the back of the woman's hat. Notice the negative image of a bat (a symbol of happiness) between the phoenixes.

Source: Photo CD 9091 3192 4087, Image # 112.
Courtesy of the Provincial Museum of Heilongjiang. Photo by Dr J. W. Ives, Provincial Museum of Alberta.

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