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  1. White Jade Book Weight 
  2. with Squirrel and Melon 
  3. Decor
  4. Ming Dynasty (A.D 1368-
  5. 1644)
  6. Length          7.4cm
  7. Width           4.6cm
  8. Height          3.7cm
  9.           This  pure  white, 
  10. unctuous  jade  is carved 
  11. in the shape of a squirrel 
  12. crouching on a long melon 
  13. with leaves.  The squirrel 
  14. seems delightfully tame.