CHINESE JADE CARVED CIRCULAR PENDANT PLAQUE
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones: Pre 1900: Item # 1172875
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones: Pre 1900: Item # 1172875
Please refer to our stock # 3479 when inquiring.
$950.00
This circular jade (nephrite) pendant (or plaque) is 2 ¾” in diameter and 3/16” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It is carved on both sides and depicts a young boy holding a court tablet “Hu.” The boy is riding on a dragon headed carp and is surrounded by lucky clouds. In Chinese culture, this is a very popular subject. For centuries, passing governmental examinations offered a life time of opportunities for a young man and his family. Hence, these were popular amulets for young men who were to sit for the examination for entry into the bureaucracy. It is in excellent condition.
This circular jade (nephrite) pendant (or plaque) is 2 ¾” in diameter and 3/16” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It is carved on both sides and depicts a young boy holding a court tablet “Hu.” The boy is riding on a dragon headed carp and is surrounded by lucky clouds. In Chinese culture, this is a very popular subject. For centuries, passing governmental examinations offered a life time of opportunities for a young man and his family. Hence, these were popular amulets for young men who were to sit for the examination for entry into the bureaucracy. It is in excellent condition.
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