Go Back to Upcoming LotsAntique Chinese nephrite, tourmaline, and gilt insect necklace
Article
1082094Location
California, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
August 25, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Necklace, PendantDimensions
Length: 20"Material
Gilt MetalGross Weight
18.2 gGemstone
Nephrite, TourmalineGender
WomenWeave
fancy linkMotif
Insect, FlowerStyle
Antique, ChineseType
LinkDescription
Antique Chinese nephrite, tourmaline, and gilt insect necklace, designed as an insect linked to a flower, with outstretched wings composed of carved nephrite, the body, flower, and drops set with foiled tourmaline cabochons. The pendant is set in a gilt metal mounting and is suspended by a fancy link gilt chain forming a 20" necklace. Gross weight: 18.2 grams. Boxed.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
No provenance providedEstimates: $300 – $500
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