Green jade pendant ‘Zhulong’, Hongshan style
Green jade pendant ‘Zhulong’, Hongshan style
Lot. 38003977/475
Start the . 27 Jun 2025 00:00 AM
Finish. 27 Jun 2026 00:00 AM
Substraction. 310 days - 11 h. - 51 m. - 8 s.
Estimated Value.
Description.
Jade of a faint greenish hue with ochre and greyish flecks. It is carved in the form of an archaic dragon, with a coiled body, large rounded eyes and prominent jaws, after Hongshan culture models.
Such ornaments were used by the elite of the Hongshan culture, whose splendour arose in Neolithic northeastern China, to represent status. It shows age patina.
Size: 11 x 2.5 x 9.4 cm
Weight: 396 g
