Nephrite pendant, mutton fat, carved in the form of a reclining dog with one rear paw in its mouth, its tail looped over onto its back to form the suspension area for the pendant.

Reverse: Nephrite pendant, mutton fat, carved in the form of a reclining dog with one rear paw in its mouth, its tail looped over onto its back to form the suspension area for the pendant.

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Dog Biting Paw Pendant

 

Pure white nephrite pendant.

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Nephrite, mutton fat, carved in the form of a reclining dog with one rear paw in its mouth, its tail looped over onto its back to form the suspension area for the pendant.

Chinese, 1780-1850.
Attachments: Nephrite bead, seed pearls and black cord.
Provenance: Richard Marchant 1982.
Dimensions: 4.9cm high x 3.5cm wide.

Zodiac sign / Dog

 

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