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A 'dragon head' grey and beige jade, partly calcified ornament — 或為新石器時代 良渚文化 玉龍珮

A 'dragon head' grey and beige jade, partly calcified ornament

或為新石器時代 良渚文化 玉龍珮

An ancient jade ornament carved in the form of a dragon head, executed in grey and beige jade with partial calcification. Dating to the Neolithic Liangzhu culture, this piece represents early Chinese jade carving traditions.

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Arts d'Asie

December 9, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 38

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A 'dragon head' grey and beige jade, partly calcified ornament, 或為新石器時代 良渚文化 玉龍珮

An ancient jade ornament carved in the form of a dragon head, executed in grey and beige jade with partial calcification. Dating to the Neolithic Liangzhu culture, this piece represents early Chinese jade carving traditions.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Jade, Ornament, Dragon, Carving, Decorative Arts, Liangzhu Culture, Ancient, Chinese, Calcified, Neolithic