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Repro circular dragon

Circular dragon with diamond eye
  • Dark green semi-translucent jade with reddish infusion and surface damage.
  • Decoration consists of thick double incised line faux relief.
  • The ridges on the sloped lines do not always follow the cut - impossible on old style jade.
  • The head and mouth are crudely outlined - usually the work, if done, is of much better quality.
  • Slightly tapered at outer edges of the dragon's back - nice touch.
  • Slots in the 'flange' are sawn - usually they would be narrower and created with drilling.
  • The surface 'aging' looks artificial - as if painted on. The edges are unnaturally sharp and defined; distribution is wierd.
  • 6.98 dia x .66 cm
 
Unconvincing modern reproduction.
 
 
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