A finely carved tri-colour jadeite seal

Of square section and tri-coloured material representing the rebus ‘fu lu shou’, or ‘good fortune, prosperity and longevity’, one side of vivid emerald green colour carved to depict a dragon with a curling body grasping a thunder pearl highlighted in celadon toned jade, on the other sides, carved and pierced clouds signifying blessings and harmony and a pair of fu dogs evoking unity and protection, one of which is carved in a rich honey colour symbolising the balance of yin and yang, to a black silk cord strung with jadeite beads, dimensions 60.2 x 45.7 x 45.3mm. Sold for HK$220,000 plus Premium and tax

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the carving is natural jadeite and no polymer was detected. Report number KJ25708, dated 14th August 2007.

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Bonhams.Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 27 Nov 2007. JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong