dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Green jadeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.296

On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Pendant in the form of a Dragon
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Accession Number
50.46.296
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dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon.