Jewelry: Designer + Antique
Sat, Nov 23, 2019 01:00AM EST
Lot 25
Nephrite Jade Openwork Pendant w/ Star Lords, 18k
Sold for
$500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Carved nephrite pendant decorated with 'Emolument Star' and 'Good Fortune Star', two of the three Star Lords in Chinese popular religion. The former wears a Chinese official’s garment and holds a rectangular tablet; the latter dresses as a Chinese scholar and holds a wish-granting wand. They aresurrounded by flowers, bats, and auspicious clouds. The word 'bats' is a punfor “blessings”, and 'clouds' are a pun for “fortune” in Chinese. The pendant has an 18k yellow gold bale and is unmarked. The bale is hinged and clips closed. Measures 2 7/8 inches wide, 3 5/8 inches tall including the bale, and is 5 mm thick. Weighs 52.6 grams.
Excellent condition.