NINE CHINESE ARCHAISTIC YELLOW AND CELADON JADE PENDANTS

NINE CHINESE ARCHAISTIC YELLOW AND CELADON JADE PENDANTS

PROBABLY QING DYNASTY

Variously carved as animals, birds, mythical beasts and figures, most with calcification or inclusions in the stone, all with holes for suspension, 11cm max. (9)

Provenance: from the collection of David Taylor (1876-1958) and thence by descent. David Taylor was a successful businessman of Scottish descent who was born in Northern Ireland. He resided in Belfast and owned various commercial buildings, shops and a farm. He also had a substantial portfolio of stocks and shares. These jade items were acquired by Taylor during his travels to East Asia in the early 20th century.