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Calabash-shaped pendant of tourmaline with a jadeite knot

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Jade Belt Hook with Dragon Design

Jade Belt Hook with Dragon Design
This is a belt hook on the emperor's ceremonial dress, which is called Xian Bei in the nomadic...

The Luminous Cup

The Luminous Cup
Yeguangbei (literally, the night-glittering cup) is a special jade product of Jiuquan, Gansu...

A Small Brown and Beige Jade Horse

A Small Brown and Beige Jade Horse
The figure of the horse modeled recumbent with its head tucked in and coiled around to nibble at...

Qing Dynasty
Length: 4cm
Width: 3.1cm
Thickness: 1.4cm

The pendant has carved patterns in relief on both sides, with bats and calabashes with vines and leaves on one side, and floral branches and peaches on the other, symbolizing "a lot of children, great happiness and longevity". There are silk ribbons tied with a jadeite knot between two units of seed pearls attached to the top.

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