18th C. Chinese Qing Quartz Rabbit Charm Pendant
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An endearing lucky rabbit pendant or charm, hand-carved from a translucent piece of quartz crystal. The animal crouches with eats flat to the body and features lightly incised, a suspension hole drilled vertically through the center - this bunny certainly could be strung to wear today as intended! The rabbit is an earth sign from the Chinese zodiac and plays a prominent role in Chinese mythology and considered to be the luckiest of the 12 animals. A white rabbit is also said to live on the moon - the dark craters creating a profile that resembles a rabbit pounding a mortar - stirring up the elixir of life for the moon goddess, Chang'e. Size: 1.25" L x 0.5" W x 0.6" H (3.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175426
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175426
Condition
Minor surface nicks and stable striations inside quartz matrix. Light mineral deposits in recessed incised areas. Overall good condition.
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18th C. Chinese Qing Quartz Rabbit Charm Pendant
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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