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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE GERARD ARNHOLD
A WHITE JADE OPENWORK PENDANT WITH ROTATING CENTER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE OPENWORK PENDANT WITH ROTATING CENTER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The thick pendant is carved in openwork with a pair of confronted dragons above an oval center enclosing a central rotating plaque carved on each side with one of the Hehe erxian, one holding a box and the other holding a ribbon-tied lotus. The translucent stone of white color has an even polish.
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The thick pendant is carved in openwork with a pair of confronted dragons above an oval center enclosing a central rotating plaque carved on each side with one of the Hehe erxian, one holding a box and the other holding a ribbon-tied lotus. The translucent stone of white color has an even polish.
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high
Provenance
The Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010) Collection, São Paolo.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton