Sep Fine Art & Collectibles Sale
Lot 199:
Description
Long:32.5cm(12.80in), Width:6cm(2.36in), Height:10.6cm(4.17in), Weight:2203g (4.857lb)Carved from mild Hetian white jade permeated with interwoven reddish-brown ancient patina. The crouching chi dragon turns its head back, holding a ganoderma lucidum in its mouth. Its powerful winding body is decorated with scrolling cloud and wing patterns. Neat hollow carving and flowing lines inherit the classic jade style of the Warring States and Han dynasties.As an auspicious mythical beast, the chi dragon symbolizes warding off evil and bringing fortune. The ganoderma lucidum stands for longevity and health. It serves as a study ornament carrying wishes for good luck and peace
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