Large Celadon Jade Dragon Disc Graces Onyx, Silver & Jade Necklace
- Deeply carved vintage white jade dragon pendant (5 cm x 5 cm x 15.7 mm deep);
- A larger dragon crawls toward a smaller dragon, probably one of his sons; There is something quite tender in their interaction; Bigger dragon is carved to show his quite muscular limbs;
- The dragon is always a reminder of the Emperor, his power, dominance, and gentleness; The dragon is also an emblem of the universal source of energy, or “Chi’
- The two dragons sit on top of a Bi disc, which is only seen at the back of the pendant; The Bi disc is a symbol of harmony and longevity;
- The pendant hangs on 4 mm mat onyx beads Sterling Silver brushed silver cylinders from India (14.1 mm);
- Two octagonal silver beads from China (14 mm);
- Mat onyx cubes (14.1 mm);
- Vintage carved celadon nephrite beads (18.7mm);
- Vintage, smooth, white nephrite beads (18.5 mm);
- Silver toggle clasp made by the Karen hill tribes in Thailand; the silver wire has been twisted to make a rope design;
- Length 46 cm (18") with 5 cm (2") pendant drop