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Dragon 5

Long crouching dragon with stylus tail 
  • Light green jade with reddish cast and black occlusions.
  • Skin of jade is quite pickled but otherwise in good condition; one surface is calcified.
  • Decoration consists of incised lines in scrolls and cross-hatching.
  • The body is nicely modelled toward the edges as are other relieved features (such as the edges of the feet).
  • The long pointed tail suggests this piece might have been used as a stylus to prick holes. It lies in the hand quite comfortably.
  • 13.5 x 2.93 x .62 cm.
 
 
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