A MING DYNASTY JADE ‘DOUBLE GOURD’ PENDANT
A MING DYNASTY JADE ‘DOUBLE GOURD’ PENDANT
Celadon color jade with sparse brown inclusions
China, Ming Dynasty
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.
Shape: Figural shape with reticulation
Dimensions: height is 7.8 cm
Weight: 85.1 grams
Condition: very good condition with some miniscule natural flaws in the mineral
Provenance: Austrian private collection