Dragon, M.C. 2007-15, Entre -1500 et -1050

Date of production: between -1500 and -1050 dating in century: 12th century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, sculpture, glyptic name(s): symbolic object, funerary object, jewel - adornment, statuette materials and techniques: jade (nephrite), engraved = incised place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 3. 8cm width: 7. 2cm thickness: 0. 6cm description: head and dorsal plate indicated by fine incisions on both sides. Strongly marked dorsal fin. Openwork head and tail to pass a link. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal representation, fish acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: colas, michel date of acquisition: 2007 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2007-15. Date: Entre -1500 et -1050.