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Wong 63A. One Jade Dragon Ornament. Chou. Chinese. [[stamp]] Smithsonian. [[/stamp]] 1368 A small, flat, crescent-shaped dragon with projecting loop on outer edge just back of head. Head in profile with mouth open. Eyes, jaw and other details incised delicately on both sides of object - partially obliterated. Surface eroded from long contact with earth chemicals. Color opaque pinkish grey with chalky white areas of disintegration. End of tail missing.. Height, over all, 3 3/4". (Compare with S.I. 1369) In wooden box with S.I. 1369. Purchased from K. T. Wong of Shanghai, at New York, Special Voucher 31 January, 1918, 75.00
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