Gold-plated silver and Hetian jade pendant, Qing dynasty

Made up of Hetian jade beads in shades of ivory and amber, with reddish veins, oval in shape, strung on thread. In the centre hangs a large pendant, made from a yellow jade stone with natural red veins, mounted in a silver-gilt frame with openwork details and a small red gemstone inlay. It is kept in its custom-made box.

Bead diameter: 5–7.5 mm; Pendant size: 7 x 2.5 x 3.5 cm

Pendant weight: 87 g; Total weight: 125 g