Chilong Dragon on Bi Disk Antique Hetian Jade Toggle Lucky Charm 螭龍和田玉璧吊墜

Description

Antique Chinese Hetian Jade Toggle
One Horned Chilong 螭龍
Water Dragon Bi Disk 玉璧
Circa: Qing, 19th Century
H 3 in. (7.5cm)W 2.3 in. (6cm)D 0.75 in. (2cm)
Weight 62.3 grams
Excellent condition!
A soft white to light beige Hetian jade toggle, of circular Bi-disk form, pierced through the center with two spikes sweep to the side insinuate water splashes. From the dome-shaped swell upsurges a long-horned Chilong dragon, intricately carved with bulging eyes and square open jaws baring tongue and fangs, fanned by two muscular forearms thrust up in a striking position. While its S-shaped body submerging in waves, its curled long-tail resurfaced to the rear emanated a rhythmic playfulness. The water dragon is a symbol of power and wealth. Judging by the superb carving and alluring design, this is a highly collectible specimen of the 19th century Qing period.
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