Lot 3160. A jadeite 'prunus and bamboo' pendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 2 ¼ in. (6 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 262,500. © Christie's Images Ltd

The shaped pendant is carved with a bird among prunus borne on gnarled branches and bamboo. The stone is of a glassy green tone varying from deep emerald to a lighter apple-green tone.

A gemmological certificate from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited confirms the present lot is natural green jadeite.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2018