HAN
DYNASTY WHITE JADE MYTHICAL TIGER PENDANT.
This finely carved, Han Dynasty white Jade mythical Tiger Pendant is carved uniquely split into two sections. This carving are said to be used to identify messengers the two half's would have to match. The infiltrated white jade has patches of white calcification and the tiger is pierced through the front legs. Measures
3 3/8 inches 8.55 cm. Length
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