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US$3,500 - 4,500
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AN UNUSUAL JADEITE BRACELET
Composed of five panels pierced and carved to make a single scene of storks and deer beneath a pine tree within a border of bats and peach scrolls, representing the three abundances, fu lu shou, or wealth, prosperity and long life, claw set to the double chain bracelet, the translucent light green material with areas of deep and brilliant green, the panels probably early 20th century, mount circa 1940
Panels of this type are often found on art deco compacts; for similar examples see Cartier Jewellers Extraordinary, by Hans Nadelhoffer, Plate 37
Plaque length 46.6 mm, thickness 1.8 mm
Length 21 cm
Composed of five panels pierced and carved to make a single scene of storks and deer beneath a pine tree within a border of bats and peach scrolls, representing the three abundances, fu lu shou, or wealth, prosperity and long life, claw set to the double chain bracelet, the translucent light green material with areas of deep and brilliant green, the panels probably early 20th century, mount circa 1940
Panels of this type are often found on art deco compacts; for similar examples see Cartier Jewellers Extraordinary, by Hans Nadelhoffer, Plate 37
Plaque length 46.6 mm, thickness 1.8 mm
Length 21 cm