LIVE AUCTION JULY 3RD, 2024 - 1ST SESSION - ASIAN ART

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Natural jadeite necklace "Mythical beast", Qing dynasty

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Lot 312.

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Description.

Pendant of natural jadeite type A, grayish tone with white spots. Carved in the shape of a mythical beast, with an elongated body and bent legs, ending in sharp claws. The head, crowned by two large horns shows a fierce expression, with large open eyes, wide snout and wide mouth showing sharp teeth. The back is traversed by a column of small spheres ending in a curled tail. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912).

Size: 73.49 x 39.52 x 31.16 mm

Weight: 171 g

With Certificate of Jade Identification, made by Hong King Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD (August 30, 2011).

Provenance:

- Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.