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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A PALE GREY JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' PENDANT
SONG-MING DYNASTY (AD 960-1644)
Details
A PALE GREY JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' PENDANT
SONG-MING DYNASTY (AD 960-1644)
The flat pendant is carved in openwork on both sides as a dragon shown in profile, its scrolled body carved with scales and detailed markings. The stone of greyish-white tone has areas of russet and brown color.
4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) long, pawlonia wood box
SONG-MING DYNASTY (AD 960-1644)
The flat pendant is carved in openwork on both sides as a dragon shown in profile, its scrolled body carved with scales and detailed markings. The stone of greyish-white tone has areas of russet and brown color.
4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) long, pawlonia wood box
Provenance
Hans Conried (1917-1982) Collection.
Literature
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Chinese Jade from Southern California Collections, Los Angeles, 1976, p. 45, H29.
Pacific Asia Museum, Chinese Jade: The Image Within, Pasadena, 1986, p. 46.
Pacific Asia Museum, Chinese Jade: The Image Within, Pasadena, 1986, p. 46.
Exhibited
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Chinese Jade from Southern California Collections, 1976-1977.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton