Serpentine pendant 'Lotuses', Qing dynasty

Serpentine pendant 'Lotuses', Qing dynasty

Necklace with coloured beads and a central pendant of light-coloured serpentine. It has a rectangular-shaped structure that tapers slightly at the top, with a thin profile and a flattened surface. It is decorated on the front and back sides with a framed scene of incised and openwork lotus flowers and leaves. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912)

Pendant size: 2.9 x 0.9 x 2.1 cm ; Total length: 25.5 cm

Pendant weight: 18 gr