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MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
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A JADE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' PENDANT
MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
The pendant is carved as a slender s-shaped dragon with its tail ending in the form of a phoenix head. Both sides are carved with comma spirals in low relief. The stone is of a pale russet tone with areas of white opaque inclusions.
2 11⁄16 in. (6.8 cm.) long, box
MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
The pendant is carved as a slender s-shaped dragon with its tail ending in the form of a phoenix head. Both sides are carved with comma spirals in low relief. The stone is of a pale russet tone with areas of white opaque inclusions.
2 11⁄16 in. (6.8 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1992
Brought to you by
Ruben Lien (連懷恩)
VP, Senior Specialist