Lot 192, Auction 4/20/2026: 19th C. Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Carving

$520.00

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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic era, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A hand-carved nephrite jade amulet crafted in the form of an abstract zoomorphic figure, commonly referred to as a “pig dragon” (zhu long). Featuring a limbless, coiled body, with a prominent central aperture and a smaller suspension hole drilled through the reverse side of the head, enabling it to be worn as an amulet. The term “pig dragon” describes a specific type of jade carving that originated in the Neolithic period. Size: 2.6″ L x 1.25″ W (6.6 cm x 3.2 cm)

Condition: Intact and great condition.

Provenance: private New Orleans, Louisiana, USA collection, acquired 1990s in the Caribbean

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