Antique Nephrite Pendant Qing Period Certified Untreated

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

Hand-carved by a young lapidary artist on the West Coast of the United States, this unusual and beautiful oval nephrite pendant features a high-gloss ...

This lush and verdant pendant has been skillfully and recently carved with auspicious symbology. The large (63.37mm x 34.16mm x 10.78mm) oval carving displays a range of luscious gre...

This wonderful and exceedingly rare contemporary, (new) pendant depicts a pipa, which is a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The pipa...

This is an unique piece for your consideration. The hand held decoration is certified natural nephrite jade. It is currently just an handheld decoration, however, can be converted in...

For your consideration. This pendant is certified natural nephrite jade. This jade is very well carved and well hollowed. This well hollowed carving is not easy to do. In fact it is very difficult to do to this high standard. The Hetian nephrite jade pendant is close to being white. Hetian jade has been famous for thousands of years. People would wear Jade to ward off evil and to bring good luck. The carving is very fine and detailed. These jade piece...

For your consideration. This pendant is certified natural nephrite jade. This jade is very well carved and well hollowed. This well hollowed carving is not easy to do. In fact it is ...

A STATEMENT piece for your consideration. The pendant is certified natural nephrite jade. This jade is very well carved and well hollowed. This well hollowed carving is not easy to do. In fact it is very difficult to do to this high standard. The Hetian nephrite jade pendant...