White Nephrite pendant carved as two egrets amongst lotus.

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Two Egrets Pendant

 

Russet nephrite pendant.

P22

Nephrite of pale white mutton fat colour, pierced and carved with two egrets standing on lotus roots whilst feeding amongst a lotus pond, the plants with buds and leaves.

Chinese, 1780 - 1850.
Attachments: Quartz bead, seed pearls and yellow cord.
Provenance: Richard Marchant 1984.
Dimensions: 4.8cm high x 3cm wide.

 

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