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Dragon 4

 Dragon in disk form with open mouth and tail
  • Light green jade with much deterioration, mostly transformed to reddish brown with much pitting.
  • Dragon has an oval hole for a mouth, open at one side; a comman shaped notch forms the tail.
  • Decoration is hook and spiral threads, created by angled incised double lines (ie faux relief).
  • Piece is quite thin, yet nicely tapered at the inner and outer edges for a finished feel and look.
  • The hook and line meander is typical Shang decorative style.
  • 5.5 x .67cm 
 
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