SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, 29 DECEMBER 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade pendant ‘Coiled Dragon’, Liangzhu culture
Lot 77.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 550 €
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Description.
Carved from reddish-brown jade, it reproduces the iconic ‘C’ shape of the coiled dragon (Zhulong). The head is defined by large eyes and a prominent snout, blending porcine and mythical features. The body is adorned with a fine pattern of incised spirals. The piece displays reddish and ochre veins, as well as natural patina from ageing. Liangzhu culture (c. 3300-2300 BC).
Size: 11 x 2.1 x 7.6 cm
Weight: 261 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980
