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4 Pendants made of White and Celadon Colored Jade, China, Qing

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 EUR Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 EUR
4 Pendants made of White and Celadon Colored Jade, China, Qing
White and celadon colored jade, mottled with brown inclusions
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Three pendants in the shape of archaistic cicadas
Pendant in the shape of a bi-disc with squirrel
Height: 5.5 to 6 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Berlin
Group of jade pendants, which shapes are related to millennia-old motifs of Chinese culture

This four Chinese jade pendants have a white to greenish colored jade, partly mottled with brown inclusions. The set includes three pendants in the shape of archaizing cicadas and a pendant in the shape of a bi-disc, surmounted by a squirrel. The bodies of cicadas are ornate with a fine pattern and the bi-disc shows open work in the area of the animal’s legs.



The jade carvings are in good condition with only slight signs of wear. The surface has a gleaming, oily appearance which is usual only for original pieces – displaying the excellent polish of the stone. The height measures from 5.5 to 6 cm.
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