Tri-coloured jadeite carving

The semi-translucent tri-coloured plaque suffused with celadon, rich honey and intense emerald green colour, carved with a mythical creature to the front and the reverse, supported by carved lingzhi ruyi heads, pine trees and coins, signifying longevity and prosperity, strung on a brown cord accented with a pink tourmaline bead, length approximately 200 mm. plaque approximately 61.90 x 41.66 x 10.18 mm, tourmaline bead approximately 8.90 mm. Estimate 100,000—120,000 HKD. Lot Sold 162,500 HKD

NOTE:
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited certificate numbered KJ 41370, dated 18 February 2009, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's