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(US$5,000-8,000)
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AN ALOESWOOD AND JADEITE ROSARY
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Comprising eighteen fragrant wood beads interrupted evenly at one end with a reticulated jadeite bead carved with Shou medallions, and a similarly carved jadeite double-gourd bead suspending a carved coral plaque and terminating in two toggles carved with bats grasping cash symbols; together with the original white brass circular box and cover
11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.) long
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Comprising eighteen fragrant wood beads interrupted evenly at one end with a reticulated jadeite bead carved with Shou medallions, and a similarly carved jadeite double-gourd bead suspending a carved coral plaque and terminating in two toggles carved with bats grasping cash symbols; together with the original white brass circular box and cover
11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.) long