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Jade Soaring Dragon Han Dynasty
Added 6/18/2008
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Antique Jade , Archaic Jade , Asian Antiques , Chinese Antiques , Han Dynasty


Item Value: $0.00
Title: Jade Soaring Dragon
Country/Region of origin: China
Authenticity: Original
Period/Age: Han Dynasty 206 BC - AD 220
Primary material: Nephrite
Dimensions: L:16.5cm (6 1/2")
Condition: Good

Notes

This Jade Dragon plaque gives the impression of the Dragon emerging and soars through the heavens on an auspicious day 080808.

01.The design like a slanted S indicates vibrant,perpetual motion.

02.The tail is not shown as if to signify emerging.

03.The Jade is Nephrite and originally translucent but now covered with a white surface encrustment.

04.Note also the little phoenix at the lower front.

05.The body is covered with small raised grain dots pattern.

An important Jade from the Han Dynasty of Old China for New China.



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