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As a young woman and newly moved into Harewood House, H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) had already distinguished herself as an astute and assiduous collector of works of art. She seems to have shown particular favour for Chinese jades and hardstone carvings.
Her correspondence in 1930 specifically mentions these fascinating objects and illuminates a pragmatism and thoughtfulness of character which was so admired of the 'Yorkshire Princess'.
A CHINESE CELADON JADE BUTTERFLY PENDANT
19TH CENTURY
Details
A CHINESE CELADON JADE BUTTERFLY PENDANT
19TH CENTURY
The piece carved as a stylised butterfly highlighted with incised decoration, the stone of a celadon tone with white inclusions
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) long
19TH CENTURY
The piece carved as a stylised butterfly highlighted with incised decoration, the stone of a celadon tone with white inclusions
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) long
Provenance
H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.
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