Vintage Chinese Carved Hongshan Jade/Stone ‘Pig - Dragon And Phoenix’ Pendant.

I have a beautiful Jade/Stone Hongshan ‘Pig-dragon and Phoenix 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 (Zhulong) and Phoenix carving. It has a little 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. The Phoenix is a mythological Chinese creature that symbolises rebirth and regeneration.The pendant is max approx 60mm tall x 37mm wide x 18mm thick and it weighs approx 85mm 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.

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