Jade Pei Pendant in the Pattern of Four Dragons and Two Phoenixes. This jade pei pendant was discovered from Tomb 60, Liulige, Hui County, Henan Province interred with the deceased. It is categorized as a Significant Antiquities of the nation. This light green jade piece in the form of two phoenixes, it has a circular overall shape, and openwork carving that match up the contour and the decoration of the piece. This decorative pattern, formed of four dragons and two phoenixes and a ring in the center, is not a common composition for a jade piece during Spring and Autumn. Judging from the style of the jiao-dragons, poking their tongues out and the slanted line decoration found on the piece, it is possible that the decoration on this pendant shows artistic influence from the Chu State in the south.
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