The Govier Collection Of Ancient Chinese Carvings

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JADE OPENWORK PENDANT WITH DRAGONS WARRING STATES 475 - 221 BC Length: 4 7/8 inches ( 12.2 cm )

This yellow jade pendant is carved in openwork style with multiple dragons. The piece is finely carved with small circles, fine lines and crosshatch patterns, representing the scales of the dragons. It is a beautiful example of early Warring States work.

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