China. Finely carved as two water caltrops borne on a leafy stem, the edges of each fruit scrolling to form one of the numerous openworked areas allowing for suspension as a pendant, well detailed with subtle grooves and incised veins, the translucent stone of a yellow tone with pale brown shading and russet veins. Good polish.

Provenance: English trade. Acquired from an estate in Hounslow, by repute.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and natural imperfections.

Weight: 73.1 g
Dimensions: Length 6.3 cm

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Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1 December 2017, lot 383
Price: HKD 125,000 or approx. EUR 15,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: a pale celadon jade 'caltrop' group Qing dynasty, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related carving and subject.