A fine yellow jade 'dragon and phoenix' pendant
A fine yellow jade 'dragon and phoenix' pendant
18th century
Well carved on both sides in openwork as a stylised dragon surmounting a phoenix, the body modelled in S-shape detailed with finely raised outlines depicting the mythical beast's horn, eye, wing and bifurcated tail, the softly polished stone of a yellowish-green tone, box. 7.3cm (2 3/4in) long (2).
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A fine yellow jade 'dragon and phoenix' pendant
18th century
Well carved on both sides in openwork as a stylised dragon surmounting a phoenix, the body modelled in S-shape detailed with finely raised outlines depicting the mythical beast's horn, eye, wing and bifurcated tail, the softly polished stone of a yellowish-green tone, box. 7.3cm (2 3/4in) long (2).