DESCRIPTION: Ancient Hongshan Culture carved jade zhulong ("pig dragon") amulet depicting a coiled creature with the head of a protodragon and the snout of a pig or similar beast. Piece is pierced behind head. These amulets have been found on the chests of those buried in ancient burial sites suggesting their use in various religious rites. Includes custom stand.

Provenance: Estate at Kings Point New York, which purchased item(s) from Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd.
See pgs. 74-75 of "A Walk Through the Ages: Chinese Archaic Art from the Sondra Landy Gross Collection" by the Hillwood Art Museum
See pgs. 16-17 of "Lustrous, Enduring and Translucent: Jades from Traditional China" by the Weisbrod Chinese Art Museum with guest author Elizabeth Childs-Johnson

CIRCA: 3500 to 2200 BC
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: (Pig-dragon) H: 2.75" W: 1" L: 2" (Stand) H: 3" W: 1.25" L: 2"

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CONDITION: Piece has a few small chips on its ears/horns and above the piercing behind its head from age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.