Lot Essay
The present pendant is very similar to the preceding lot in this sale, lot 2736 but more slender in proportion. See lot 2736 for discussion on other similar pendants.
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MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
Details
A JADE 'DOUBLE-DRAGON' PENDANT, HUANG
MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
The arc-shaped pendant is carved with a dragon's head with a split mouth on either end with their bodies intertwined, carved with comma spirals on both sides and pierced with a suspension hole to the centre. The stone is of mottled greenish-white tone.
4 3⁄4 in. (12 cm.) long, box
MID-WARRING STATES PERIOD, CIRCA 400-300 BC
The arc-shaped pendant is carved with a dragon's head with a split mouth on either end with their bodies intertwined, carved with comma spirals on both sides and pierced with a suspension hole to the centre. The stone is of mottled greenish-white tone.
4 3⁄4 in. (12 cm.) long, box
Provenance
The Yangdetang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1988
Brought to you by
Ruben Lien (連懷恩)
VP, Senior Specialist