Jade. China, in the style of Zhou to Han
Red-yellow jade presenting an archaic dragon with a bulky head, pointed nose, anvil-shaped mouth and a long mane. A phoenix head protrudes from the end of a long, channel tail. Red mottles due to the iron inclusions. Elaborate work.
LENGTH 7,5 CM
From an Austrian collection acquired 1996-1997 from R. H. Investment Company Limited, London