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18TH CENTURY
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON CARP' PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
The mythical beast is carved with the head of a carp, its gills embellished with a mane-like border. The rest of the body is carved with archaistic decoration of scrolls, dots, and ruyi-heads, all tucked into swirling waves along its underbelly. The decorative details and the waves are finely incised. The stone is of a pale tone with russet inclusions.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
The mythical beast is carved with the head of a carp, its gills embellished with a mane-like border. The rest of the body is carved with archaistic decoration of scrolls, dots, and ruyi-heads, all tucked into swirling waves along its underbelly. The decorative details and the waves are finely incised. The stone is of a pale tone with russet inclusions.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Sold on behalf of the estate of the Late Sir Percy Cradock (1923-2010) and Lady Birthe Cradock (1928-2016), to benefit St. John’s college, Cambridge.
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Cherrei Yuan Tian