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A Carved Jadeite and Diamond Pendent Necklace, Circa Republican Period
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 110,000€8,500 - 12,000$10,000 - 14,000
HK$231,250
Lot Details
One carved jadeite pendant, <em>measuring approximately 43.98 x 25.13 x 5.05mm </em>Brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds in the surmount and clasp, together approximately 1.00 caratPlatinum(Carved Jadeite)
<em>Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report, numbered KJ96612, dated 22 September 2017, Type A jadeite, natural colour without any resin. </em>
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This jadeite plaque of exceptional translucency is carved on both sides with a badger and a magpie. Since the Chinese characters of these two animals and the words 'joy' and 'happiness' are homophonic, this carving motif symbolizes great bliss in Chinese culture.