WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-771 BC)

A GREENISH-YELLOW JADE PENDANT
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-771 BC)
The pendant is carved in the form of a gentle arc with one terminal incised with humanoid eyes and ears, possibly representing a pig dragon; the other terminal carved with rounded eyes in relief, possibly representing a mythical animal.
2 in. (5 cm.) long, Japanese fitted wood box

The Quincy Chuang collection, Hong Kong, prior to 1983

Hong Kong Museum of Art, Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong, 1983, Catalogue p. 84, no. 58

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