Archaistic Jade Pendant with Fine Relief Decoration,
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Description
China, 18th cent. or earlier
Elongated jade carving in wedge-shape after Archaic models
All sides embellished with fine relief decorations in the shape of meander borders with griffin heads and stylized C-scrolls
Crowned by a recumbent Chilong dragon
On a ribbon with Endless Knot (later)
Good condition
The jade has been tested and verified by X-Ray Diffraction analysis (XRD)
Length of the jade: 9 cm
Provenance: Private collection Vienna, acquired during the Cultural Revolution (around 1970)
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 3,000 Euro
Condition:
The jade is in good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. The jade is of translucent quality. The surface is shiny and oily, a sign of authenticity – which brings to bear the exceptional polish of the stone. The length of the jade measures 9 cm.
Jade
In Asia, jade is the most popular and most precious of all stones, symbolizing purity and excellence. The Chinese, for instance, consider jade a perfect creation of the masculine principle of nature and it is found in all areas of life and throughout all periods of history. It appears in a variety of colors, ranging from white to dark green. In ancient China jade was believed to have magical powers and pieces of jade were given to the deceased as funerary objects. To this day a healing and protective effect is attributed to jade.
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