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LATE QING DYNASTY
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A JADEITE CARVED PLAQUE MOUNTED AS A NECKLACE
LATE QING DYNASTY
One side of the flat plaque is carved with a mythical beast striding amidst scrolling clouds above a squirrel, a bat in flight and peaches. The reverse is carved with fish swimming amidst large lotus leaves in a pond. The mottled stone ranges from bright emerald to paler green tones. The plaque is attached to an 18k gold lotus-form fitting inset with multiple small diamonds weighing approximately 1-1.5c; with a 14k gold link necklace.
The jadeite plaque 2½ in. (6.5 cm.) long
LATE QING DYNASTY
One side of the flat plaque is carved with a mythical beast striding amidst scrolling clouds above a squirrel, a bat in flight and peaches. The reverse is carved with fish swimming amidst large lotus leaves in a pond. The mottled stone ranges from bright emerald to paler green tones. The plaque is attached to an 18k gold lotus-form fitting inset with multiple small diamonds weighing approximately 1-1.5c; with a 14k gold link necklace.
The jadeite plaque 2½ in. (6.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired circa 1900-1960s, and thence by descent within the family to the present owner.
Special notice
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
these lots with Y. Please be advised that a purchaser¹s inability to import
any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
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