Bidspirit auction | Jade figure ‘Dragon’, Spring and

Jade figure ‘Dragon’, Spring and Autumn period - White jade with ochre and reddish-brown areas. It depicts a reclining dragon with a coiled body. It is notable for the meticulous bas-relief work covering the surface with a pattern of volutes, archaic spirals, fur and finely carved scales. The head has a fierce expression with bulging eyes and open jaws. Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC). Size: 1.8 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm Weight: 87 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.