A Celadon Jade Mythical Beast "Longma"
Crystal flower container in the shape of double fish
Jadeite pendant in the shape of a fish
A Carved White Jade Oval Plaque |
Qing Dynasty The mythical beast depicted as a horse with the scaly skin of a dragon, exhaling a stream of clouds and carrying a bundle of scrolls on its back, galloping above a sea of turbulent waves, the semi-translucent stone with russet patches. |
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