A YELLOW JADE 'DRAGON' DISC
HAN (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) 10.3 cm Diameter

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A YELLOW JADE 'DRAGON' DISC HAN (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) 10.3 cm Diameter

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A YELLOW JADE 'DRAGON' DISC

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Estim. 150 - 225 NTD

Large jade pendant 2nd half 20th century, yellow gold tested 750/1000, intense green jade disc with dragon motif, d approx. 77 mm, minimal signs of wear, g approx. 53.7 g.

Estim. 1 500 - 3 000 NTD

A CELADON JADE DISC WITH COILED DRAGONS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY A CELADON JADE DISC WITH COILED DRAGONS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, Western Han dynasty, c. 2 nd -1 st century BC A very fine celadon jade disc with high relief decoration of two coiled dragons. The reverse is decorated with a pattern of comma spirals in high relief. The fine celadon stone with russet and sparse cloudy inclusions. The carving is neatly executed, and the surface is well polished. Condition: Very good condition with natural weathering, alterations as well as calcification to the edges, and some minuscule chips. Provenance: Canadian private collection. Weight: 105 g Dimensions: Diameter 8.7 cm LITERATURE COMPARISON: Compare to: Fig.2, Disc carved in high relief with hydra and gong, Plate XXX, Early Chinese Jades by Una Pope- Hennessy, London, 1923.

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