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PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM S. ARNETT COLLECTION, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
A MOTTLED GREY AND BROWN JADE FIGURE OF A DRAGON
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A MOTTLED GREY AND BROWN JADE FIGURE OF A DRAGON
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The flattened figure of a dragon is shown facing forward as it crouches on top of clouds that form the base and rise up the chest in front and in back up to the long, coiled tail. Fine hair markings detail the beard and backswept mane.
3 in. (7.8 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The flattened figure of a dragon is shown facing forward as it crouches on top of clouds that form the base and rise up the chest in front and in back up to the long, coiled tail. Fine hair markings detail the beard and backswept mane.
3 in. (7.8 cm.) wide
Provenance
William S. Arnett Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, acquired prior to 1971.
Exhibited
On loan: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, September 1973 to September 1980.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton