Warring States Jade huang Certificate
戰國玉璜, L.25cm, H.9cm, 190 grams
玉璜與玉璧, 玉琮及玉圭同為為古代玉器四瑞. 本器青玉雕琢, 玉璜形制, 兩端為龍首, 主體兩面飾吉祥雲紋淺浮雕, 下方飾龍鳳紋, 古玉跡象為溶蝕孔, 擴散暈沁色及鈣化.Carved with white jade, the object has the shape of huang with a dragon head on each end. At the center of the huang, there are open work dragon and phoenix facing each 
other. On both sides of the surface, 
low relief auspicious cloud motifs are decorated. Antiquity evidence includes dissolved pits, differential weathering, and diffusive markings. A similar design is seen in the National Palace Museum collection.
Appraisal Indexes:
- quality of jade: 8
- rareness: 6
- historical and cultural significance: 5
- workmanship: 8
- size: 6
- condition: 10
