A princess of ancient China described as cold as ice, for whom many princes have died by failing to answer the three riddles that would win them Turandot’s hand in marriage. The Chinese characters on the front of the pedestal read “Ice Princess”. Those on the side, “Hope” and “Blood” are the answers to two of the riddles. The third riddle, whose answer is “Turandot”, appears on the music, and the character for “Love” completes the pedestal.

Polychromed and patinated bronze, 24-karat gold leaf, white gold leaf, mica, jade, freshwater pearls, and semi-precious stones.