China, Neolithic period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. Early carved jade disc of off-white nephrite jade now covered in nearly white caliche. Three carved mythological creatures - apparently variations of dragons slither along the outer edge in deep relief, reverse carved in spiral pattern. An object such as this would have been of immense importance to the owner and would have placed them securely in the elite status group. Size: 3.25" W x .25" H (8.3 cm x 0.6 cm) This item has been XRF'd and has been determined to be 100% nephrite jade. Provenance: ex private Ventura County, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133759