宋至明 白玉帶皮龍紋洗

The distinctive style of carving on the jade washer, which features fine details and a dramatic combination of high and low relief carving, is characteristic of Liao, Song, Jin and Yuan-period jade carvings. The 'dragon' decoration is imbued with a remarkable liveliness, thanks to the fluid and bold carving. Compare the carving of the dragon to that seen on a Yuan dynasty jade pendant in The Qing Court collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - 42 - Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 1995, p. 155, no. 127.