UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
White jade pendant “Dragon and Phoenix”, Eastern Han Dynasty
Awarded For. 400 €
Lot 218.
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Description.
Crafted from white jade of great purity and translucency. The piece features a complex openwork circular design in which a sinuous dragon and a stylised phoenix intertwine to form a disc. The carving is notable for its meticulous attention to detail, such as the scales, feathers and powerful expressions. It shows a patina resulting from ageing. Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 AD) or later.
Size: 5.5 x 1.8 x 5.6 cm
Weight: 67.02 g
Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
