Lot 488: A Collection of Chinese Archaistic Jade and Hardstone Pendants, Qing Dynasty
A collection of Chinese archaistic pendants and charms, dating to the Qing Dynasty. This grouping comprises eight intricately carved objects, predominantly pendants and charms, exhibiting styles indicative of East Asian origin. The collection features various hardstones, likely jade or similar materials, in shades of yellow-orange, beige, dark green, brown, and reddish-brown, alongside pieces carved from what appears to be bone or ivory. Designs include a large openwork pendant depicting a mythical creature on a yellow-orange hardstone, a rectangular tablet with incised geometric patterns and possible archaic symbols, and two other stylized pendants with geometric and scroll motifs. Further pieces include an oval pendant with swirling patterns, a stylized human face carving, a dark brown cicada carving, and a delicate miniature scepter-like object.
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