Description

This Zhou Dynasty jade rat with large ears is a vivid and uniquely symbolic animal-themed jade carving. The overall design uses rounded lines to depict the rat’s alert and agile form, especially the exaggerated large ears, which demonstrate meticulous observation and artistic exaggeration. In Zhou Dynasty culture, the rat symbolized intelligence, fertility, and abundance, and was often regarded as an auspicious animal. This jade piece not only showcases the combination of realism and spirit in Zhou Dynasty jade carving art, but also reflects the early Chinese society’s reverence for natural life and its aesthetic pursuit.