Chinese Pig-Dragons Caramel Agate Bowl, zhūlóng, handmade, ovoid, footed, 6-1/4"

Description

NOTE:
Studio l
ighting for photos makes this piece appear more honey-colored than it looks under usual indoor lighting.
Its translucence is obvious but colors are more subdued.
See second photo to get a better sense of indoor color tones.
Main photo was taken in sunlight which really shows off the caramel and honey stone.
Offering a Chinese carved hardstone shallow bowl, translucent agate, ovoid, footed, and featuring mythical pig dragons (
zhūlóng
) on four sides (two serving as handles).
Exceptional archaistic artistry.
The pig dragon figure derives from the neolithic Hongshan culture (4500-3000 BCE), associated with fertility and prosperity.
Caramel-colored agate is found in that same region of present day northeast China, Mongolia and the Liaoning Province.
Size:
6-1/4” long by 3-1/2” wide by 1-1/2” high.
Weighs 8-1/2 oz unpacked.
See photo to get a sense of scale.
Inside bowl shows a soft sheen.
The outside and figures show a waxy gloss.
Oval foot.
A carved line traces under rim.
Handle punctuations do not appear to be biconical to our untrained eyes.
Age unknown, Qing or later, unsigned.
From the estate of a collector of Asian art and artifacts.
Condition:
Excellent.
D
ecorative inclusions around rim and ears of pig dragons.
No cracks, chips, breaks or repairs.
Feels smooth all over.
Distinctive, unique carving.
Please see photos for details.
They are part of the description.
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Packaged carefully and shipped promptly from Florida to USA destinations.
Loup Garou Books & Antiques
Micanopy, Florida
*** Since 1977 ***