Age: Qing dynasty

Description: A very elegant lavender jade pendant carved with a phoenix atop a square section plaque now hung on a modern string of elegant 'Windsor Lace' lavender coloured agate beads. 14k solid gold bale and ring connection, gold findings and a 14k spring-loaded clasp to fasten the back. Clasp stamped 585.

One side decorated with an orchid flower, the other side decorated with a poem written in Chinese script. The stone of a strong overall lavender colour with an attractive translucent icy texture.

Size: Pendant 2 9/16", 6.50" - Strand of Beads Top to Bottom 10", 20.54cm.

Provenance: From the Lee family of New York City.

Condition Report: A few small flea bites to the edge of the square portion. Enough to stop your fingernail. A superficial line can be felt in the upper right edge of the square portion when view the orchid face. Likely natural to the stone. A naturel cloud white inclusion dissects the whole middle portion. The gold bail marked 14k 585. Affixed through a pendant hole and the bail stabilized on the left and right flank with glue which has oxidized to a yellow color. The ring suspending above the bail tested 14k solid gold with 14k findings. The claps, a spring-loaded ring with angled entry marked 585 and attached with similar 14k gold findings and rings. The lavender colored beads, agate with a blue knotted stringing. The bail has a Ball clasp so that the pendant is removable and can be attached to a different necklace easily. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about the condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Jade keywords: Jade, jadeite, nephrite, burmese, xinjiang, hetian, qianlong, imperial, white, mutton fat, beijing, suzhou, ming, song, yuan, jin, liao, toggle, pendant, belthook, belt hook, chinese, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique, carved, polished,