A JADE 'DRAGON' PENDANT EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, WARRING STATES PERIOD

the flat stone in the form of a curled dragon, the long sinuous body incised with spirals, the head surmounted by a forked crest, the stone a translucent pale green tone; together with: a small jade huang carved with an openwork design of a stylized taotie mask (2)

Collection of D. David-Weill, Paris.
Sotheby & Co., London, 29th February 1972, lot 44.

Arts de la Chine Ancienne, Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, 1937, no. 132.

Georges Salles, Arts de la Chine Ancienne, Paris, 1937, cat. no. 132.

The dragon pendant is in overall good condition. The surface shows some overall light wear consistent with its age. The colour of the jade is slightly darker than the catalogue illustration suggests. Inscribed in black ink on one inner rim with D.W. 3301. The second jade is also in overall good condition. Some of the edges show unfinished surfaces suggesting that it may have been cut down from a larger/older jade. The number 2 is visible in black ink on one edge.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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