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    Pair of Chinese Gilded Silver & Jade Earrings

    China
    late 19th-early 20th century, Late Qing Dynasty

    diameter of silver hoop: 2.7cm, combined weight: 11.1g

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    UK art market

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    This fine, wearable pair of earrings is of chased silver that has been gilded (gold plated). Each features a gilded hoop through which a thin disk of mottled dark and pale green jade has been threaded.

    Each of the silver hoops is chased with a different set of four of the eight symbols of the Eight Immortals, so together the two earrings have the full quota of eight symbols. These are a flower basket, a pair of castanets, a gourd, a flute, a musical instrument (yu ku), a lotus, a swords and a fan.

    The pair is in excellent condition.

    References

    Chen, H.S. et alCatalogue of the Exhibition of Ch’ing Dynasty Costume Accessories, National Palace Museum, 1986.

    National Palace Museum, Royal Style: Qing Dynasty and Western Court Jewellery, 2102.

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