A JADEITE PENDANT OF A MONKEY WITH PEACH, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, 1840-1940. Carved and pierced as a monkey with quizzical expression seated beside and leaning on a large peach borne on a leafy, gnarled branch. Its right forepaw is raised to scratch the side of its head, the latter turned to the side. The translucent stone of a pale green tone with apple green inclusions.

Provenance: North-American trade.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time. Possibly some microscopic nicks.

Weight: 55.5 g
Dimensions: Height 5.4 cm

The homophone for monkey, hou, one of the twelve zodiac animals, is 'nobleman' or 'high official' as well as 'descendants'. The monkey therefore represents the wish for the success of one's descendants. The representation of monkey and peach relates to the legendary Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, who stole the peaches of immortality. Therefore, the present lot bestows auspicious wishes for success and longevity for generations.



清末民初翡翠猴子捧桃掛件
中國，1840-1940年。猴子大眼圓睜，古靈精怪，一手抓著一個大桃子，另一隻手上擡起正在抓撓它的頭。淡綠色調的半透明玉料。

來源：北美古玩交易市場。
品相：狀況極好，有輕微磨損和使用痕跡。具有天然內沁和裂縫的玉料，其中一些可能隨著時間的推移發展成細小的裂縫。可能有一些微小的刻痕。

重量：55.5 克
尺寸：高5.4 厘米