Archaic Chinese carved jade pendant in the form of a mythical beast. In a yellow-green coloration with a line of calcification. The tail edge sharpened to a blade.

Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.
Length: 3 1/2 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 24.88 grams. There is a chip along the corner or "nose" of the creature. Some roughness and minute chips along the calcified edge. No cracks or restorations. Light wear throughout consistent with age and use.