A finely carved Chinese Jade / Jadeite Figural Sculpture of Dragons chasing the elusive flaming pearl of wisdom and truth. Incredible detailing down to tiny scales. Carved from one piece with dark green shading to pale green. On a custom rosewood carved base. From the Neolithic period to the present day jade has been intimately linked to the beginnings of Chinese ritual and civilization. In fact jade is often cited as one of the defining characteristics in the continuity of Chinese culture. In the hierarchy of valuable materials this remarkable substance has traditionally ranked above gold silver and the precious stones admired in Western culture. Measures 5.75 tall on base. Dragons measure 4.50x4.50x4.25. Base 4.25x4.25x1.50. Wt 1 pd. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: A Private Toyko Japan / Charleston SC Collection.

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