A RARE LARGE PALE CELADON JADE SEGMENTED 'DRAGON' ORNAMENT 18TH CENTURY The ornament is made up of several segmented plaques, fixed on a dark red velvet ground to depict a sinuous five-clawed dragon encircled by flames, chasing a pearl. The scales and mane are finely incised. The stone is of a pale celadon tone, with some areas of mottled white inclusion. 24 ¾ in. (63 cm.) long Provenance Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
A RARE LARGE PALE CELADON JADE SEGMENTED 'DRAGON' ORNAMENT 18TH CENTURY The ornament is made up of several segmented plaques, fixed on a dark red velvet ground to depict a sinuous five-clawed dragon encircled by flames, chasing a pearl. The scales and mane are finely incised. The stone is of a pale celadon tone, with some areas of mottled white inclusion. 24 ¾ in. (63 cm.) long Provenance Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert.jpg "Source: Christie's")
