Jade. China, in the style of the Han period
An openwork jade ornament with dragons facing opposite each other, grouped around a bi disc. A pearl between their heads worked in archaistic style, eyelets for suspension through their mouths. The tails of the dragons flow into phoenix heads. White and yellow-hued, somewhat calcified jade with good translucency. Elaborate work.
SIZE 6,1 x 8,5 CM
From an Austrian collection, acquired 1996-1997 from R.H. Investment Company Limited, London