“Zhulong” jade pendant, Hongshan culture

Archaic jade amulet, carved in the iconic shape of a “dragon-pig” or “zhulong.” The piece features a coiled ring-shaped body with a pig-like head, flat snout, large ears, and dragon body. It is carved from green-veined jade and has a large central hole and a smaller one for hanging.

The piece is accompanied by a gemological certificate issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD in 2025. SC240144.

Size: 8.5 x 2.6 x 5.5 cm

Weight: 172 g

Provenance:

· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980