Chinese nephrite/jade carving of a temple guardian dog and sought glory through military

and sought glory through military exploits

beyond merely being a symbol of a legion

he was the central  guardian of the state with Juno and Minerva

A Victorian silver card case rectangular in shape and hinged

Chinese nephrite/jade carving of a temple guardian dog and sought glory through militaryValuation reference V623531 116 Guarantee line Carving of a dog. Description Chinese nephrite jade carving of a temple guardian dog 2. 5 cm long, the beast is carved from a pale green stone. Date 19th century. Length 2. 5 Extra Notes This would appear from the 19th century and is assessed as such. Returns accepted 14 days buyer pays return costs ! Worldwide shipping available but restrictions on Jade to China