Bidspirit auction | CHINESE GREY JADE ANIMAL PENDANT

CHINESE GREY JADE ANIMAL PENDANT - Ming Dynasty, Ca. 14th-17th century AD. A finely carved jade pendant in the form of a recumbent mythical animal with its head leaning backwards, rendered with smooth contours and subtle incised lines suggesting wings or fur. The grey-green stone shows natural dark inclusions and a soft polish. Such pendants symbolised protection and auspicious power.Size: 40mm x 35mm; Weight: 52gProvenance: Private European Collection; ex Old English Collection, previously acquired on the European art market during the 1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.