China, 17th-18th century. Carved in the form of a double gourd borne of a leafy stem forming two openings for cord suspension. The translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with faint russet veins and inclusions.

Provenance: From a private collection in the United Kingdom, by repute acquired at Christie's London in 1991.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, little nibbling, and a minuscule chip to one leaf. The stone with natural fissures, some of which have developed into fine hairline cracks.

Weight: 48.1 g
Dimensions: Length 5.1 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's London, 13 May 2011, lot 1218
Price: GBP 8,750 or approx. EUR 16,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A celadon and gray jade carving of a double gourd, 17th/18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, manner of carving, and color. Note the size (9.5 cm).