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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTION
A JADE 'CHILONG' PLECTRUM-SHAPED PENDANT
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) OR LATER
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A JADE 'CHILONG' PLECTRUM-SHAPED PENDANT
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) OR LATER
The jade is vividly carved in openwork with two interlocking sinuous chilong all surrounding the ‘archer’s thumb ring’-shaped ornament with further incised details. The stone is of a white tone with highlights ranging from a dark brown colour to russet tone.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) OR LATER
The jade is vividly carved in openwork with two interlocking sinuous chilong all surrounding the ‘archer’s thumb ring’-shaped ornament with further incised details. The stone is of a white tone with highlights ranging from a dark brown colour to russet tone.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long
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