Chinese green jade carving of a cicada

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Chinese green jade carving of a cicada

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A green jade cicada(the ancient Chinese regarded cicadas as symbols of rebirth or immortality). From store we use to operate in SF Chinatown from the 50s to 80s. Measured 2" long and 1 1/2" wide. Probably from the mid 1950s to early 60s. No damage or repair.