Carved from a dark green jade with areas of lighter mottling and localized brown inclusions, the object is worked in the form of a hybrid creature combining a dragon head with the scaled body of a fish. The head is rendered with pronounced eyes, curling horns, and an open mouth, while the elongated body is covered with overlapping incised scales terminating in a stylized tail fin. The carving is executed fully in the round, with attention to surface articulation and textural contrast between the head and body. The subject corresponds to the carp-dragon (longyu) motif, derived from the legend of the carp leaping the Dragon Gate, a theme commonly employed in later Chinese decorative arts as a symbol of transformation and success. The surface shows minor wear consistent with handling, with no evident major losses. Length 9.6x4.4 cm (3.77x1.73 in.).

Provenance:
Private Collection, North America.
Acquired on the art market, late 20th century.

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