California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Jan. 20, 2024  Jan. 20, 2024

 Lot # 1017 
A CELADON JADE CARVING OF 'PIG' DRAGON    文化期 或以後 玉豬龍


  • Dimension: Height: 2 7/8 in (7.0 cm) Width: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

The stone is carved as a coiled stylised mythical animal with two pricked ears above incised features including eyes and nose. It is pierced with a circular aperture to the center opening to a slit on on side with a smaller aperture on the other. Neolithic period or later.