Jade Dragon Silhouette
-500–-300
- Medium
- Pale yellowish green translucent nephrite with tan and brown markings
- Dimensions
- H. 7.4 x W. 8.5 x Thickness 0.6 cm (2 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in.) Weight 51 g
- Genre
- Ritual implements
Tags
Chinese
About
In the Zhou dynasty the number of jades in burial sites increased significantly, as multiple plaques and beads were sewn or strung together and draped over the face and body of the deceased. Jades in the forms of figures and animals became increasingly realistic, and surface patterns became more complex and highly decorative.