~ Chinese Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jade Tortoise With Dragon Head ~
A carved jade tortoise with a dragons head.
A divine creature, the son of the god of the sea.
Carved from nephrite jade in shades of grey.
It dates from the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or possibly earlier.
~ Dimensions ~
The piece has a length of 5 cm (2 inches), a width of 3.7 cm (1 ½ inches) and a height of 3.7 cm (1 ½ inches).
It weighs 67 g.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in very nice condition with no damage.
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