THE CHINESE
COLLECTION
Monkey,
Pine & Rocks Pendant
Suzhou nephrite pendant.
P40
Nephrite, pale grey, the outside of the
body with slightly browner skin, well carved with a monkey against a rocky
landscape holding his prize which has been gained from the trees above; the
reverse with craggy rock work. Suzhou School
Chinese, 1780 - 1850.
Attachments: Nephrite ring, seed pearls and cream cord.
Provenance: Paula Hallett collection. Robert Hall 1985.
Published: Included on the exhibition poster.
Dimensions: 6.5cm high x 4.2cm wide.
Zodiac sign / Monkey
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