J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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AN ARCHAIC WHITE JADE LONG PENDANT

Eastern Zhou Dynasty, circa 5th Century B.C.

of tapered oblong shape, carved in varied relief on two rounded sides with a dense pattern of stylized dragon heads dissolved in curling cloud scroll motifs, the design extended into the outline of the square-cut notched edges, drilled with a longitudinal channel for stringing, the pure white translucent stone showing touches of russet at both ends.

Length 3 ⁵⁄₈ inches (9.3 cm)

東周　條形白玉飾　長9.3厘米