A magnificent green jade huang carved in an elegant arched form and decorated with two opposing dragons. Intricate openwork designs and finely engraved spiral motifs showcase the refinement and symbolism of early Chinese jade artistry, where dragons represented power, protection, and celestial authority.
The jade displays a soft green-grey tone with a rich ancient patina.
Length 24 cm.
PROVENANCE From a private Canadian collection. Formerly from Mr. Huang Zhi-Ming, a Taiwanese private collector. Mr. Huang acquired the jade pieces in Hong Kong. Some from Mr. Lai Loy (1926 - 2012), a jade dealer on Hollywood Road well known for handling and supplying archaic jade pieces to collectors, museums and other dealers and some some from private collectors in Hong Kong.