Jadeite figure ‘He-He Er Xian’, Qing dynasty

Jadeite that combines the colours white and green with great skill in the carving of the figure. It shows two small figures, traditionally known as ‘He-He Er Xian’ or ‘Immortals of Harmony and Union’, crouching with their legs bent and their heads cocked to one side, allowing them to show a complicit gaze combined with a serene and kindly expression. Both beings, dressed in traditional clothes, are covered with large water lily leaves held by the figure on the left. It shows patina due to age. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 5.8 x 3.5 x 8 cm

Weight: 175 g