Lot 139
  • 139

A SMALL WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' PENDANT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
the pebble carved with the animal's legs tucked neatly underneath its body, its head turned sharply to the side, pierced at the neck for suspension, the smooth white stone with faint russet skin to the back

Condition

There is a tiny chip to the edge of one hoof, but otherwise the pendant is in overall good condition.
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