Chinese Pale Green Jade Horse Pendant, Dr. David Collection
An old Chinese pale green jade small pendant/handling piece, as a recumbent horse, its head turned back while scratching its nose with its hoof, the junction forming the suspension hole. L1.30 in. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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Chinese jade, carved animals and other
- horse 68
- various carvings 1,657
