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A calcified greenish-white jade 'dragon' pendant,

A calcified greenish-white jade 'dragon' pendant, Han dynasty 漢玉龍紋觽

A Han dynasty jade pendant carved in the form of a dragon with a greenish-white calcified patina. This small sculptural work demonstrates the mastery of jade carving in ancient China.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $50,000 – $80,000

Lot 878

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A calcified greenish-white jade 'dragon' pendant,, A calcified greenish-white jade 'dragon' pendant, Han dynasty 漢玉龍紋觽

A Han dynasty jade pendant carved in the form of a dragon with a greenish-white calcified patina. This small sculptural work demonstrates the mastery of jade carving in ancient China.

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