Zhou Dynasty Round Carved Jade Monkey

Description

The whole body of this round carved jade monkey is light brown. The jade is mild with patina. Oblique carved round eyes, nose, and mouth. Upturned pointed chin.
The jade monkey is sitting in a squat position with arms up to hold the head, and a pair of perforations on the back of the neck can be hung or worn. The body is decorated with oblique double concave line lines and curling moire patterns.

This jade monkey is lively and cute, smooth and fine carved. It is a rare animal theme in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It is worth collecting.