P15

Nephrite, mutton fat with a light russet skin representing the skin of the pebble; carved with the body representing a pearl and a large dragon, the upper part of it protecting the pearl with two smaller dragons around the body. Ex Lindsey Hall collection.

Chinese, 18th Century.
Attachments: Lapis lazuli bead, seed pearls and black cord.
Provenance: Robert Hall 1999.
Dimensions: 5.2cm high x 4cm wide.

Zodiac sign / Dragon