Carved jadeite and tourmaline pendant and carved jadeite seal
Carved jadeite and tourmaline pendant and carved jadeite seal
The jadeite pendant of highly translucent jadeite material of celadon tone carved as a deity holding a string of coins, atop a bright green coloured toad of similar translucency, stepping on two coins of celadon tone, strung on a black cord decorated with a pink tourmaline bead, length approximately 380mm; and the translucent jadeite seal of celadon tone suffused with patches of intense green colour surmounted by a carved monkey and bat supporting two peaches. (2) - pendant and seal approximately 38.65 x 18.30 x 9.55 and 32.82 x 16.71 x 10.07mm respectively; tourmaline approximately 5.95mm - Estimate : 80,000—100,000 HKD
NOTE : Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited certificates numbered KJ 36112 and KJ 36115, both dated 3 July 2008, stating that the jadeite are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Oct 08. Hong Kong - www.sothebys.com