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TWO CARVED JADE CIRCULAR PENDANTS
The first of dharmachakra form comprised of two concentric wheels
enclosing a separately carved rotating central node; the second
a reticulated disk of floral blossoms and vine tendrils, centered by
a central glass or crystal gem affixed with gilt, the exterior edges
encircled by a thin border of small inlaid turquoise granules and
suspending a small ovoid rose quartz or tourmaline pebble.
3 3/8in (8.5cm) height of the second and bigger inclusive of mount
$1,500 - 2,500
900
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A CARVED JADE TWO-PART BELT BUCKLE
The convex arching halves joined by a hook rendered as an archaistic
animal head and adorned in raised relief with confronting chilong
dragons, the stone of uniform yellowish white hue.
3 3/4in (9.5cm) total width of linked buckle
$1,000 - 1,500
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