A CELADON JADE DISC WITH COILED DRAGONS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY

A CELADON JADE DISC WITH COILED DRAGONS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
China, Western Han dynasty, c. 2nd -1 st century BC
A very fine celadon jade disc with high relief decoration of two coiled dragons. The reverse is decorated with a pattern of comma spirals in high relief. The fine celadon stone with russet and sparse cloudy inclusions. The carving is neatly executed, and the surface is well polished.
Condition:
Very good condition with natural weathering, alterations as well as calcification to the edges, and some minuscule chips.
Provenance:
Canadian private collection.
Weight:
105 g
Dimensions:
Diameter 8.7 cm
LITERATURE COMPARISON:
Compare to: Fig.2, Disc carved in high relief with hydra and gong, Plate XXX, Early Chinese Jades by Una Pope- Hennessy, London, 1923.