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Dragon 1

 Bottle horn dragon with curved tail
 
  • Dark green opaque jade with reddish suffusion and considerable pitting.
  • Twin suspension holes on top.
  • Decoration is lines and hooks and triangular, concentric spirals.
  • Done in true relief that rises slightly above the ground, and effect is enhanced by double slanting incised lines on each side.
  • Eyes are square boxes with round pupils; mouth is open, but no teeth.
  • This piece is a substantial carving in the round which has a generally benign aspect (if not goofy to modern eyes).
  • 9.53 x 4.29 x 2.93 cm
 
 (Very hard to photograph - dark color combined with shiny surface defeated several attemps)
 
 
 
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