Description
A very large jade (nephrite) carving of a good luck ram.
The word for ram in Chinese sounds similar to the word for auspicious thus making this animal a symbol for good luck and prosperity. In Japan, the ram is one of the lucky Zodiac animals representing goodness, gentleness and harmony with the herd.
Age: Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 25 1/2″ Long by 18 1/4″ High by 11″ Wide