Two jade decorationsMing dynasty or earlier
The first a long circular-sectioned bead carved across the convex walls with a single dragon and leiwen bands at each end, a transverse drill hole now hidden by two reticulated spherical bamboo beads joined with green silk cord, the pale gray stone showing natural fissure lines and extensive russet staining; the second a dragon-headed tortoise toggle of flattened form with a transverse drill hole for suspension through the head, the olive green stone showing extensive russet staining and retaining the rough surfaces of the original pebble.
3 3/4 and 2 3/4in (9.5 and 7cm) length of jades (2).