SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 26 MARCH 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
White jade pendant ‘Immortal’, Qing dynasty
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Lot 70.
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Description.
Made of white Hetian jade, carved in one piece. It shows an immortal riding a white crane with engraved and beautifully rendered details. In very good condition and with a cord decorated with an agate bead. In many cases it symbolises longevity, peace, elegance and more meanings of good fortune. On the other hand, there is a saying in Buddhism that driving a crane to the west means ‘Paradise is a place where people can go after death’. Therefore, it was a belief in ancient times that the crane could mean death in this aspect. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.
Size: 5 x 2 x 5.1 cm
Weight: 55 g
Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.