A FINELY CARVED TWO-COLOUR 'CHILONG' PENDANT, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The oval pendant is skilfully carved to one side with a pair of coiled archaistic chilong dragons facing each other, with the reverse detailed with scrolling patterns surrounded by a beaded edge. The stone has a soft creamy beige tone, contrasted against areas of brownish-honey tones which are utilised to highlight the bodies of the dragons.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) long
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The oval pendant is skilfully carved to one side with a pair of coiled archaistic chilong dragons facing each other, with the reverse detailed with scrolling patterns surrounded by a beaded edge. The stone has a soft creamy beige tone, contrasted against areas of brownish-honey tones which are utilised to highlight the bodies of the dragons.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) long
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