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Green Jade Xi with Carved Ram's Head
Hubei Provincial Museum
Wuhan, China
A Xi (觽) was a tool used to untie knots, which also served as an ornamental accessory. This jade Xi belonged to the princess. The simple carving shows a ram's head with coiled horns. The body of the ram is omitted, with the tail forming a curved cone used to untie knots. The hole in the mouth allowed this item to be sewn onto a garment.
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- Title: Green Jade Xi with Carved Ram's Head
- Location: Tomb of Prince Zhuang of Liang, Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province
- Medium: Jade
- Excavation Date: 2001
- Dynasty: Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
- Dimensions: Length: 11.5cm, head thickness: 2.1cm, body thickness: 1cm, weight: 28.5g
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