Tiger-Shaped Jade Decoration from Warring States Period (475-221BC)
It is made from gray jade and the tiger is carved in alto-relievo style. The tiger’s ear, lip and four limbs are made with cloud patterns and its spiral-shaped tail coils upwards. A hole has been made from the tiger’s back to the bottom of the belly in order to let a strand thread through hole so that it can be worn as an ornament.
Jade Pendant With Double Phoenix-Shaped Pattern from the Warring States Period (475-221BC)
Carved on both sides, the jade pendant is made from white jade found in Hetian, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The shape of the jade pendant is an animal head with two curled phoenixes as its body and a strip-like hole is in the middle of the pendant dividing it into two parts and making the carving symmetrical. The hole is also for the purpose of wearing with strand across it. Grid patterns are engraved on the animals face and its body with.
Tortoise-Shaped Jade Seal from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD220)
The tortoise-shaped jade seal is small and exquisite, made from white jade. Its base is square with a tortoise carved on the top. It’s is believed the seal was owned by ancient official as a symbol of his status. Jade seals originally emerged in the late Warring States period and were popular in the Han Dynasty, mostly being owned by officials or nobles. This seal provides precious information for further studying ancient Chinese jade seals.
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