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A ROCK CRYSTAL AND CARNELIAN COURT NECKLACE,
CHAOZHU
Qing dynasty elements
Consisting of 108 carnelian beads, four larger rock crystal beads,
three strands of 10 smaller lapis beads, four teardrop shaped
pendants as well as a single thinly sectioned square tourmaline or
rose quartz shaped pendant.
53in (134.6cm) long
US$2,000 - 3,000
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TWO JADE DECORATIONS
Qing dynasty elements
The first a jade belt hook carved from gray striated whitish stone
as a dragon-head hook peering at the scrolling chilong raised atop
the curving spine reversed by a raised button, now supporting a
magnifying glass encircled by bat and shou medallion metal alloy
frame; the second a convex jade plaque of buttery hue shallowly
carved in raised relief to depict quail and millet, surrounded by a gilt
repousse frame adorned in Eight Immortal emblems separated by
semi-precious cabochons, above a handle inlaid with a jade hair pin
of simple design.
10in (25.4cm) height of second and taller
US$2,000 - 3,000
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A JADEITE BOX AND A JADE MOUNTED ENAMELED SILVER
BOX
20th century
The first carved of gray and evergreen colored stone as a ruyi-
shaped lock; the second of cylindrical section cast in enameled petal
and cash designs overlaid in miniature jadeite shards and encircled
by two jadeite bangles of gray and army green color.
4in (10cm) width of first and height of second
US$1,200 - 2,000
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