Courtly Amber Necklace with Jade Pendant, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) – around 1900. Photo Auctionata - Berlin

Double-string necklace made of Baltic amber, jade and silver. 74 amber pearls. Very finely carved pendant made of green jade. Elegant latch with cabochon cut amber inlay. Length: around 60 cm. Good condition. Estimation : 800 / 1 000 €

Provenance: from the collection of a German couple, which was associated with Beijing artists from the 1950s onwards

This marvellously beautiful double-string necklace is made with 74 Baltic amber pearls, originates from China and dates to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The strong, warm orange of the amber creates a harmonious contrast to the green of the jade pendant. The pendant has very fine reticulated elements and delicate carvings showing peonies, chrysanthemums and butterflies. The jade is appealingly polished, producing a shiny surface and is of a translucent quality. The necklace is in good condition with slight signs of wear and age. The jade pendant has a chip on one side of its edge. The latch is stamped 'Silver' and 'China' on the back. The necklace measures around 60 cm; the beads have a diameter of around 1 cm. The pendant measures 7.5 cm x 6 cm (length by width); the latch measures around 2 cm (length).

Auctionata - Berlin. Vendredi 14 juin 2013. Franklinstrasse 13, 10587 Berlin. Contact: Victoria Mäder-Duhn vma@auctionata.com