A HAN DYNASTY STYLE JADE FIGURE OF A DRAGON TURTLE
A HAN DYNASTY STYLE JADE FIGURE OF A DRAGON TURTLE
Dark grey jade with russet inclusions, partly translucent, hand carved
China
This dark grey jade figure shows a dragon turtle, a legendary creature that combines two of the Four Symbols or celestial animals in Chinese constellations and mythology, with the head of a dragon and the body (including shell) of a turtle.
Dimensions: LENGTH 5 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector