A Chinese Jade 'Xi' Pendant

拍品描述

漢 或以後 玉觿 The arched pendant is carved in the form of a stylized horned dragon, its broad head pierced for suspension and its tapering body terminating in a pointed tip. Both sides are finely decorated with angular scrolls and geometric motifs, with traces of red pigment remaining in the recesses. The stone is of a mottled greyish-brown tone. Han dynasty period or later

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