China, Shaanxi Province, Xian. In a style of late Eastern Zhou, early Western Han. A jade sinuous dragon undulating in a narrow 'S'-shape and an acuminated tip. Decorated with a sequence of animals: a smaller, reversed dragon on top and a reversed parrot and a cat underneath. Beautiful pale green colour. Condition: Good condition. Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia.