Lot 8026
A PAIR OF YELLOW JADE BRACELETS WITH DRAGONS AND MICE CARVINGS 17th Century
Specially selected from yellow Nephrite, the jade of these items is purely colored. Some parts contain a brown matte coloration. The bodies of the bracelets are formed into Chi dragons with their heads connected to their tails. With fat and lean bodies integrated together, the curves of the dragon are graceful and elegant. There are embossed money mice near the ends of the bracelets, forming a Zi-Chen theme. The mouse is ordered as Zi in the Chinese zodiac and the Twelve Earthly Branches, whilst the dragon is ordered as Chen. Therefore, the combination of two images embodies the meaning of Zi-Chen. In the Han Dynasty, the meaning of blessings and peace was bestowed upon Zi-Chen. However, in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zi-Chen obtained the auspicious connotation of having great hopes for one's offspring.
D: 7 cm
Estimate
TWD 2,024,000-3,036,000
HKD 500,000-750,000
USD 64,500-96,700
Sold Price
TWD 2,400,000
HKD 600,000
USD 77,419
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 5:00pm