Lot 62. A russet-flecked white jade 'four arts' pendant, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 4.4cm high. Sold for US$44,475 (Estimate US$10,000 - 15,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023

Carved in openwork a soft ribbon loosely wraps around a guqin Ziter, a chessboard and chess boxes, bundles of books, and a scroll painting, a discreet channel drilled under a square tab for stringing, the stone polished to shine, with natural russet inclusions from 'skin' cleverly incorporated as part of the design.

Provenance: From the Collection of the former President of the San Francisco Bridge Company, Barrett G. Hindes (1897-1964) of Ross, California, donated to the de Young Museum of Fine Arts in 1969 and deaccessioned by the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco in 2009
Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art: Including Jades from the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, 18-19 March 2009, lot 423.

Published: Elegantly Made: Art for the Chinese Literati, J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 2020, no. 6.

Exhibited: Elegantly Made: Art for the Chinese Literati, J. J. Lally & Co., New York, March 13-27, 2020, no. 6.

Bonhams. J. J. Lally & Co. Fine Chinese Works of Art, New York, March 20, 2023