Vintage Chinese Carved Hongshan Jade/Stone ‘Pig - Dragon/Zhulong’ Pendant.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:147942 | Primary Material: Jade/Stone/Hardstone |
| Region of Origin: Chinese | Product: Carving |
| Features: Handcarved |
I have a beautiful Jade/Stone Hongshan ‘Pig-dragon/ Zhulong’ pendant from my father-in-law's Chinese Jade/Hardstone/Stone collection. He died over forty years ago and this is one of his collection of several thousand itemsThe Chinese have used a variety of Jade/Stone types for over 7000 years, producing weapons, work implements, buckles, dress adornments, funeral burial pieces for use in the after life, necklaces, pendants, bangles, statues, good luck charms, offerings to the god...s, and pieces of ornamental beauty. Jade in it's many forms was highly valued in Chinese society.Here we have a beautiful dark green waxy Jade/Stone Hongshan Pig-dragon Dragon or Zhulong carving. It has age related calcification. The dragon is one of the 5 Chinese mythological creatures. The Chinese ancients believing that they were descended from the dragon. The pig-dragon is a Hongshan culture inspired carving from the Neolithic period, and is a representation of fertility. This pig-dragon has an additional reference to fertility with the appendage on it’s head ? Interpretation is very subjective !The pendant is max approx 60m tall x 34mm wide x 17mm thick and it weighs approx 90 grams. It has great originality and character. This is a beautiful item. I am asking very little for it. Grab an attractive piece of exclusive Chinese ancient 'artistry' for your collection. Whether It is used as a pendant, or as a simple ornament to be displayed and admired.
