Carved jade disc ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty

Carved white jade, faintly toned with a milky finish, covered with fine reddish and golden flecks. It is circular in shape, with a central hole, following the archaic models of the ‘Bi’ discs. It is decorated on the front face with three elongated dragons with sinuous bodies, curled tails, robust bent legs and a large head crowned by an elongated central horn.  The reverse of the piece is shown covered in relief by a traditional ‘谷纹’ grain pattern. Boxed to size. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Diameter: 10 cm; Thickness: 2 cm

Weight: 228 g