Carved jade medal 'Dragon', Eastern Han dynasty

Medal of white jade and reddish-red jade, carved with reliefs. Both sides show a dragon adapted to the circular shape, with its gaze turned to one side and its body entangled. One of the legs protrudes outside the frame, which stands out and is engraved with decorative motifs. The dragon is composed of coiled, spiral-like forms, carved in relief or engraved. The depth of the relief is skilfully executed. There is a hole in the vertical form for the insertion of a cord.

In good condition with a reddish patina "沁色" (qìn sè) produced by antiquity.

Diameter: 7.8 cm; Thickness: 1.7 cm; Weight: 187 g