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17TH-18TH CENTURY
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THREE CARVED AND PIERCED JADE 'BIRD' PENDANTS
17TH-18TH CENTURY
One pendant is carved as a square-form mythical bird with the head turned towards its back; the stone is of a pale even whitish-celadon tone. The second pendant is modelled as a bird in flight; the stone is of a celadon tone with russet areas. The third pendant depicts a bird standing on its own long tail; the stone is of a pale celadon tone with darker grey inclusions.
The largest 3 ¼ in. (8.2 cm.) long
17TH-18TH CENTURY
One pendant is carved as a square-form mythical bird with the head turned towards its back; the stone is of a pale even whitish-celadon tone. The second pendant is modelled as a bird in flight; the stone is of a celadon tone with russet areas. The third pendant depicts a bird standing on its own long tail; the stone is of a pale celadon tone with darker grey inclusions.
The largest 3 ¼ in. (8.2 cm.) long
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