This exquisite C-shaped dragon features an elegant head with a consistent thickness that ends in a long snout and flowing ribbon-like horns.
The jade is pale green with orange patches, creating a striking color variation throughout the form. A single hole is pierced through the body at the midpoint, and the detailed features are concentrated on the dragon’s head.
The head is elegantly depicted with a wrinkled nose, line-shaped mouth, and tear-drop shaped eyes, while the softly curved ribbon-like horns unfurl behind the head.
Comparable examples can be found in the National Museum of China, Aurora Art Museum, British Museum, and other collections.
