Pendant

81-23-51

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-51
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made Late 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Jade
Description

A jadeite pendant, light apple green, with flowering plum branches, and a magpie (highly stylized) in relief. Symbols of springtime (or rejuvenation in old age). It has a white gold bale.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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