White jade plaque ‘Dragon’, Han dynasty

Carved and openwork jade pendant set in an ochre-coloured stone. The piece depicts an archaic-style dragon, with its body contorted into an elegant S-shape, a fierce expression, a coiled tail and sturdy legs. The surface is finely detailed with incisions simulating scales and other geometric motifs.

Size: 4.8 x 1.1 x 3.7 cm

Weight: 18 g

Provenance:

· Tommy Lam Collection, Hong Kong, since 1980