俄國 十九世紀 玉猛獁象|Miniature mammoth of Siberia
Unknown Artist
1900
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions
W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); L. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
Classification
Jade
Culture
Russia
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Accession Number
02.18.807
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite miniature mammoth, carved from nephrite jade, captures the prehistoric majesty of Siberia's ancient giants. Dating to 1900 and attributed to an unknown Russian artist, the sculpture measures just 2⅞ inches long, showcasing remarkable precision in a compact form. Nephrite, a tough variety of jade prized for its durability and lustrous green hue, was sourced from Siberian deposits, linking the artwork directly to the region's geology and paleontological fame—home to numerous woolly mammoth fossils discovered in the 19th century. In late 19th- and early 20th-century Russia, jade c...