Lot 143
  • 143

A Fine White Jade 'Chilong' Pendant Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period

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Description

  • jade
the sinuous beast finely carved and pierced clambering onto a tablet, the stone of white tone with traces of the russet skin 

Provenance

Collection of Marchese Giuseppe Salvago Raggi, by descent.

Condition

The pendant is in good condition with the exception of a tiny nick to the tip of the chilongs tail.
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