Lot 706. A pale greyish-white jade ‘dragon and phoenix’ pendant, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8); 2 1⁄4 in. (6 cm.) long. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 100,800.© Christie's 2022

The dragon has a small loop on the head for suspension, and is shown intertwined with a smaller phoenix perched on its tail. The stone is of an even greyish-white color with areas of dark brown mottling. 

Provenance: Galaxie Art (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 27 October 1989.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 25 march 2022