Disc Huan Carved With Dragon - Probably Hongshan Culture, China - Neolithic Era
DISC Huan carved with DRAGON
Culture probably Hongshan, China
Neolithic Era
Nephrite jade
Diameter: 20; Thickness: 3 cm
Nephrite jade disc carved in bas-relief with a zoomorphic figure with a serpentine body, following the circular shape of the object. It refers to the primitive form of the mythical dragon - a figure associated with the emperor of ancient China, and later with the people.
The protruding edges are punctuated by three ridges resembling dorsal fins.
Brown veins are visible on the reverse of the disc, the centre of which is marked by a slight protrusion.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref LP : 3594
Culture probably Hongshan, China
Neolithic Era
Nephrite jade
Diameter: 20; Thickness: 3 cm
Nephrite jade disc carved in bas-relief with a zoomorphic figure with a serpentine body, following the circular shape of the object. It refers to the primitive form of the mythical dragon - a figure associated with the emperor of ancient China, and later with the people.
The protruding edges are punctuated by three ridges resembling dorsal fins.
Brown veins are visible on the reverse of the disc, the centre of which is marked by a slight protrusion.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref LP : 3594
3 200 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1157795
Availability: In stock
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