Jadeite sachet decorated with bat and peach (a pair)
Crystal flower container in the shape of double fish
A Carved Jade
Tourmaline pendant with a jadeite knot carved with two hydras in openwork |
Qing Dynasty The rectangular sachet with indented corners is hollow inside and can be opened and closed. The front and back are carved with peaches and peach leaves respectively in openwork along with bat patterns, symbolizing "blessed with fortune and longevity". Both ends of the sachet are tied with coral beads that are stringed with red knots in the shape of coiling intestines. At one end, there's a tassel with a ball of gold threads and jadeite-ended strings of red coral and seed pearls tied to the knot. At another, there's a unit of knots made of coral and seed pearls. |
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