P20

Nephrite, carved from a small pebble, the outside russet areas left mostly un-carved, the white part of the pebble carved expertly with one single writhing dragon whose head appears the other side.
Ex Lindsey Hall collection.

Chinese, 18th Century.
Attachments: Tourmaline bead, seed pearls and black cord.
Provenance: Robert Hall 1999.
Dimensions: 4.6cm high x 2.8cm wide.

Zodiac sign / Dragon.