Gold watch chain with jadeite pendants
A White and Russet Jade "Makara" Vase
A Carved White Jade Oval Plaque
A Carved White Jade "Crane" Group |
Qing Dynasty The link-by-link gold chain has a ring on one end, which is a movable buckle connecting the pocket watch, and three jadeite pendants on the other end. One of the pendants is shaped like a tube, and the other two are engraved into a shape combining a bat and a coin. The design symbolizes "fortune coming right in front of one's eyes". |
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