Vintage Carved Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Amulet/Pendant

Vintage Carved Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Amulet/Pendant-
Literally meaning “pig-dragon”, the zhulong is a magical creature formed by a serpentine body wrapped around an orifice, and ending with a pig’s head topped by two raised ears, a pair of round eyes, and a flat wrinkled snout.
This hybrid creature reflects a society of breeders and farmers, hence this cross-breeding of pig and snake. Pig bones have been found buried near human beings on Hongshan burial sites, suggesting that the animal had a ritual signification. This form may possibly be the oldest representation of “dragons”, as the most recent first Chinese inscriptions, coiled up, resemble the jade dragon amulets of the Shang Dynasty (1570-1045 BC).
-Jade (Can't confirm)
-Measures app. 2 " in diameter and 5/8 " thick

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