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    • Catalogue Essay

      As an auspicious symbol of purity and integrity, Magnolia (yulan) is placed first among the five most popular flora species found in traditional Chinese gardens. An emblem of femininity and fairness, their sweet fragrance and creamy white petals evoke the elegant silhouette of a lady with long slender fingers, as the narration in ancient Chinese poetry went. Emitting a translucent vivacious glow, this jadeite of fine material perfectly depicts a fresh and lush magnolia flower seconds before it blossoms – a moment of graceful poise that was skilfully carved and transformed into eternal praise.

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    A Jadeite and Diamond 'Magnolia' Pendant

    Estimate
    HK$55,000 - 70,000 
    $7,000-9,000

    Sold for HK$62,500

    Contact Specialist
    Terry Chu
    Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
    +852 2318 2038

    Jewels & Jadeite

    Hong Kong Auction 29 May 2017