THE CHINESE
COLLECTION
Duck
Pendant
Russet nephrite pendant.
P38
Nephrite, russet brown skin representing
the outside of the pebble, the white body inside carved with a duck, its wings
swept up towards the upper part of its body with lotus and millet, and leaves on
the other side.
Chinese, 1780 - 1850.
Attachments: Carnelian bead, seed pearls and brown cord.
Provenance: Richard Marchant 1985.
Published: Included on the exhibition poster.
Dimensions: 3.7cm high x 5cm wide.
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