A CELADON-WHITE JADE ‘DRAGON AND TAPIR’ PENDANT, QING DYNASTYChina 18th to 19th century. Of flattened rectangular shape with rounded edges, delicately carved in reticulated manner to depict an archaic dragon surrounded by two tapirs. The tapir is a rare subject in Qing dynasty jade carvings. The nephrite of a pure and consistent pale celadon-white tone and with a smooth and silky flat finish and a good patina.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Sold these rooms in Fine Chinese Works of Art, in 2017. Private collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Weight: 29.93 gDimensions: Size 6 x 3.5 cmLiterature comparison: Sotheby’s, The Concordia House Collection: Fine Chinese Jades and Important Works of Art from a Midwestern Family, 19 MAR 2007, NEW YORK, lot 31. (for an imperial celadon jade washer with a pair of tapirs)