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