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MAYA JADE PENDANT ZOOMORPHIC MOTIF
Jade Pendant
China, 20th century or earlier
Jadeite or nephrite
Size: 12 × 5 cms
This pendant is carved from dark green jade in a tapered form with one end featuring a stylized zoomorphic motif and a pierced suspension hole. The edges are finely notched, and the surface bears shallow incised decoration. Such pendants may have served both decorative and symbolic purposes, with the animal-like design elements possibly representing protective or auspicious creatures in Chinese tradition. The piece combines functional wearability with artistic craftsmanship, reflecting jade’s long-standing cultural value as a material associated with status, protection, and spiritual significance.
Jade Pendant
China, 20th century or earlier
Jadeite or nephrite
Size: 12 × 5 cms
This pendant is carved from dark green jade in a tapered form with one end featuring a stylized zoomorphic motif and a pierced suspension hole. The edges are finely notched, and the surface bears shallow incised decoration. Such pendants may have served both decorative and symbolic purposes, with the animal-like design elements possibly representing protective or auspicious creatures in Chinese tradition. The piece combines functional wearability with artistic craftsmanship, reflecting jade’s long-standing cultural value as a material associated with status, protection, and spiritual significance.
