Chinese Jade Pendant Qianlong 18th Century Antique Reticulated Carving Jadeite Nephrite
A white jade ‘lotus and beetle’ pendant.
China, 18th century.
Finely carved in openwork as lotus leaves and pods borne on intertwined stems forming the natural cord-holes for the pendant, a longhorn beetle clambering up the larger pod. The translucent stone is of a near-white to very pale celadon tone with a few russet inclusions.
Provenance:
-English private collection.
-Hungarian private collection, acquired from the above.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor wear and few microscopic nicks with associated old fills (see pictures 4 and 5 under strong UV light).
Weight:
56.4 g
Dimensions:
Length 5.4 cm, width 3.4 cm, height 3 cm.
Compare with a similar carving sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 May 2022, lot 2917. Estimate: HKD 80.000 or approx. EUR 9.500.
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Code: A00377
China, 18th century.
Finely carved in openwork as lotus leaves and pods borne on intertwined stems forming the natural cord-holes for the pendant, a longhorn beetle clambering up the larger pod. The translucent stone is of a near-white to very pale celadon tone with a few russet inclusions.
Provenance:
-English private collection.
-Hungarian private collection, acquired from the above.
Condition:
Very good condition with minor wear and few microscopic nicks with associated old fills (see pictures 4 and 5 under strong UV light).
Weight:
56.4 g
Dimensions:
Length 5.4 cm, width 3.4 cm, height 3 cm.
Compare with a similar carving sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 May 2022, lot 2917. Estimate: HKD 80.000 or approx. EUR 9.500.
Worldwide registered and insured shipping.
Take a look at our other listings for more Asian art, antiques, design, etc.
Code: A00377
3 400 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Length: 5.4 cm.
Width: 3.4 cm.
Height: 3 cm.
Reference (ID): 1158809
Availability: In stock
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