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17TH-18TH CENTURY
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A YELLOW JADE DOUBLE GOURD PENDANT
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved in low relief with two characters to each side, reading 'da ji da xi', which may be translated as 'good fortune and happiness', surrounded by smaller gourds on a leafy flowering vine. The stone is of an olive yellow tone with russet inclusions.
2 ¾ in. (7.5 cm.) long
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved in low relief with two characters to each side, reading 'da ji da xi', which may be translated as 'good fortune and happiness', surrounded by smaller gourds on a leafy flowering vine. The stone is of an olive yellow tone with russet inclusions.
2 ¾ in. (7.5 cm.) long
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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