Chinese Jade Figure of a Cicada

Pale feather-shaped slab, ribbed on the diagonal and nearly weightless in appearance.

This jade cicada figure from China is from China, and dates to the 20th century. The cicada is an old motif in Chinese jade carving, and it is generally associated with rebirth because of its life cycle. Long, narrow leaf form tapering at both ends, with parallel diagonal grooves cut along one face. A small rounded knob rests at one end. Smooth, pale green surface with a soft, even polish. It is 1.25 inches wide, 3 deep and 0.5 high.

A feather that took no chances with the wind.