of archaistic huan form, carved as a coiled dragon amidst clouds with a boy standing on its tail and holding a 'flaming pearl', the softly polished stone with some snowflake inclusions

The plaque is in overall good condition. There are expected minute bruises and nicks to the edges, the largest measuring approx. 0.3 to the dragon's horn. The catalogue illustration is redder than the actual colour of the stone.
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