Hongshan Culture Jade Pig-Dragon
Height:: 11.4cm
Width: 7.4cm
Era: Middle Hongshan period
This jade pig-dragon is ring-shaped and limbless, with a plump head, large ears, round eyes, and wrinkles. Its coiled body forms a near-circle, with a small gap at the connection point. The snout protrudes forward, and the upper jaw has multiple folds. The broad muzzle is carved with fangs, highlighting pig-like features. A perforated hole, resembling a trumpet shape, is drilled through the neck for threading. The flat body centers around a large, biconically drilled hole—wider on the outside and narrower inside. Crafted from Xiuyan river-polished old jade (tremolite), it has a dense texture, high hardness, and a pale green hue. Natural staining appears on the head and body—yellow from soil and white from water.
The pig-dragon combines shallow relief and incised line carving, resulting in clean, fluid lines and a vivid, powerful form. Rounded transitions and meticulous detailing reflect exquisite craftsmanship. Its unique and mystical design sparks imagination. Ancient jade pig-dragons were regarded as cultural talismans, holding immense historical, cultural, artistic, and religious significance. It is one of the most iconic jade artifacts of the Hongshan Culture.
红山文化玉猪龙
这件玉猪龙整体呈环形、无足，肥头大耳圆眼有皱纹，身体卷曲，首尾相连，相连处有缺口，缺口由小部分连接，嘴部前突，上颚有多道褶皱，鸣部较宽外面刻有獠牙，展现出猪的特征，颈有对钻孔，形似喇叭可以穿绳，扁平的身躯中央是对钻的大孔道，外粗内细，它身体较为粗壮，自然卷曲，采用了岫岩细玉沟的河磨老玉，透闪石成份，质地细密，硬度较高，颜色浅绿，头身处自然形成沁色，黄色为土沁，白色为水沁；此件猪龙采用浅浮雕和阴线刻相结合的雕刻手法，使得线条简洁流畅，造型生动有力，转折处圆润自然，每一处细节都经过精心雕琢，力求工艺之精湛，反映其造型奇特，充满神秘色彩，引人遐想，古代玉猪龙被认为是传统文化的吉祥物，具有极高的历史、文化、艺术和宗教信仰意义，它是红山文化中最具代表性的玉器之一。
Width: 7.4cm
Era: Middle Hongshan period
This jade pig-dragon is ring-shaped and limbless, with a plump head, large ears, round eyes, and wrinkles. Its coiled body forms a near-circle, with a small gap at the connection point. The snout protrudes forward, and the upper jaw has multiple folds. The broad muzzle is carved with fangs, highlighting pig-like features. A perforated hole, resembling a trumpet shape, is drilled through the neck for threading. The flat body centers around a large, biconically drilled hole—wider on the outside and narrower inside. Crafted from Xiuyan river-polished old jade (tremolite), it has a dense texture, high hardness, and a pale green hue. Natural staining appears on the head and body—yellow from soil and white from water.
The pig-dragon combines shallow relief and incised line carving, resulting in clean, fluid lines and a vivid, powerful form. Rounded transitions and meticulous detailing reflect exquisite craftsmanship. Its unique and mystical design sparks imagination. Ancient jade pig-dragons were regarded as cultural talismans, holding immense historical, cultural, artistic, and religious significance. It is one of the most iconic jade artifacts of the Hongshan Culture.
红山文化玉猪龙
这件玉猪龙整体呈环形、无足，肥头大耳圆眼有皱纹，身体卷曲，首尾相连，相连处有缺口，缺口由小部分连接，嘴部前突，上颚有多道褶皱，鸣部较宽外面刻有獠牙，展现出猪的特征，颈有对钻孔，形似喇叭可以穿绳，扁平的身躯中央是对钻的大孔道，外粗内细，它身体较为粗壮，自然卷曲，采用了岫岩细玉沟的河磨老玉，透闪石成份，质地细密，硬度较高，颜色浅绿，头身处自然形成沁色，黄色为土沁，白色为水沁；此件猪龙采用浅浮雕和阴线刻相结合的雕刻手法，使得线条简洁流畅，造型生动有力，转折处圆润自然，每一处细节都经过精心雕琢，力求工艺之精湛，反映其造型奇特，充满神秘色彩，引人遐想，古代玉猪龙被认为是传统文化的吉祥物，具有极高的历史、文化、艺术和宗教信仰意义，它是红山文化中最具代表性的玉器之一。