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Double Dragon Plaque

475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period

(475–221 BCE)
Medium
nephrite
Measurements
Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.579
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Not on view
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A symmetrical jade plaque, exhibiting translucent tan, brown, and charcoal hues, is carved into a wide arch with a flat base. The openwork center features two mirror-image dragons facing a central pillar. Intricate low-relief scrollwork and fine hatching cover the surface, creating texture across the stone. Small protruding notches and hooks define the outer perimeter, while the interior shapes wind in elegant, geometric curves.

Double Dragon Plaque

475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

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