Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 12th November 2019
Lot 91
TWO CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE PENDANTS QING DYNASTY One carved in openwork with a peach
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £3800
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Description
TWO CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE PENDANTS
QING DYNASTY
One carved in openwork with a peach, pomegranate and finger citron growing amongst curling leaves, all contained within a moveable solid outer border, the other formed as a bi and decorated with two stylised dragons, 7.9cm and 7cm. (2)
The peach, pomegranate and finger citron together form the auspicious san duo or the 'Three Abundances', invoking the wish for good fortune, longevity, and an abundance of descendants.
Provenance: from a private collection, London, acquired prior to 1995.