J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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AN OPENWORK WHITE JADE DRAGON PLAQUE

Early Ming Dynasty, 15th Century

pierced and carved in rounded relief with a coiled five-claw dragon with arms and legs outstretched amidst fruiting leafy vine filling the rectangular panel with narrow half-round frame, the translucent stone of pale silvery-gray tone, the reverse flat.

3 x 2 ¹⁄₂ inches (7.6 x 5.9 cm)