A Pale Celadon Jade 'Bird and Bamboo' Carving, 29AT
This skilfully carved jade pendant is worked from pale celadon jade, retaining natural pebble form on one side while the reverse is finely carved with a bird perched alongside segmented bamboo stalks with leaf details, featuring subtle pierced openings to frame the composition. The bird and bamboo motif symbolises integrity, perseverance and auspicious joy in traditional Chinese iconography. The jade carries a soft pale celadon tone with prominent mottled russet patches and streaks spread across the surface, along with faint natural fine mineral inclusions within the stone. The stone is polished to a gentle mellow lustre, combining smooth natural pebble finish on the reverse with delicate incised and pierced carving on the decorated face. Dimensions: 7 cm x 2.7 cm
Condition
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
This skilfully carved jade pendant is worked from pale celadon jade, retaining natural pebble form on one side while the reverse is finely carved with a bird perched alongside segmented bamboo stalks with leaf details, featuring subtle pierced openings to frame the composition. The bird and bamboo motif symbolises integrity, perseverance and auspicious joy in traditional Chinese iconography. The jade carries a soft pale celadon tone with prominent mottled russet patches and streaks spread across the surface, along with faint natural fine mineral inclusions within the stone. The stone is polished to a gentle mellow lustre, combining smooth natural pebble finish on the reverse with delicate incised and pierced carving on the decorated face. Dimensions: 7 cm x 2.7 cm
Condition
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
