A JADE 'DOUBLE GOURD' PENDANT, MING China, 1368-1644. The stone is carved and pierced in the shape of a double gourd born on gnarled leafy vines. It has a rounded full figural shape and an oily, smooth surface. Several reticulated areas allow for suspension on a string. Condition: Very good condition with some miniscule natural flaws in the mineral. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 85.1 g. Dimensions: Height 7.8 cm.