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18TH CENTURY
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A CELADON JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'QILIN' PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved in the form of a double gourd with a horned qilin clambering on top, its head stretched backwards towards its tail. The stone is of an even pale tone with one small area of russet inclusion.
1 ? in. (4.8 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved in the form of a double gourd with a horned qilin clambering on top, its head stretched backwards towards its tail. The stone is of an even pale tone with one small area of russet inclusion.
1 ? in. (4.8 cm.) wide
Provenance
With Roger Keverne, London
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