Archaic Dark Jade Dragon Pendant

Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles. The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back. During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”. “Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong...

The finely-carved, sinuous, five-clawed dragon exhaling a fireball, and the phoenix with long, billowing tail feathers are both flying amid blossoming peony flowers and leaves. The bottom is adorned with giant bird of paradise leaves, and the top of the cinnabar egg is decorated with heavenly clouds. Dimensions The egg Diameter： 4 1/2“， Height：7 ”， Total height with the stand is 11 “. Provenance — from an antique store in La Jolla, California in 2016 Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to the condition and must understand that any statement made by Luxury Jewelry...

From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade...

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