Antique Chinese Jade Liangzhu Dragon Face Shield, Social Rank Pendant, Ancient. Approximately 15 years ago. Original description on COA as follows: An extremely beautiful green jade was transformed by 5000 years of time to become a beautiful calcified light brown color that you see today. This highly detailed Dragon Face Shield comes from the dawn of civilization where the Liangzhu culture lived and thrived in China more than 5000 years ago. History: The Liangzhu DRAGON FACE SHIELD is an extremely ancient artifact from a time before known history. The Liangzhu culture is a very ancient and very advanced civilization that sowed the seeds of China’s long and mysterious history. NOTE: These types of Jade shields were worn by the ancient Liangzhu people 5000 years ago. This may have denoted the social rank of the individual and more importantly signify a complex class structured society. Would make an incredible addition to any Chinese Jade collection. Middle Period Liangzhu Culture (3300 BC – 2200 BC). Measurements: 3″ x 2.25″. All of our listings are 100% unconditionally guaranteed authentic and as described. The item “Antique Chinese Jade Liangzhu Dragon Face Shield, Social Rank Pendant, Ancient” is in sale since Sunday, April 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Amulets”. The seller is “vintage81″ and is located in Smithville, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Color: Brown
• Primary Material: Jade
• Age: Pre-1800
• Region of Origin: China
• Original/Reproduction: Original